Lewitzky Dance Company records Bulk, 1966-1997 1932-1997
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Horton, Lester, 1906-1953
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Lester Iradell Horton (January 23, 1906 – November 2, 1953) was an American dancer, choreographer, and teacher. In 1931, Horton created his first solo concert choreography, Kootenai War Dance. That same year he was invited to perform this dance along with a new choreography Voodoo Ceremonial at the Los Angeles Olympics. His success garnered an invitation to perform at the Paramount Theatre on the same bill as Judy Garland and the Garland sisters for a two-week run.In 1932, Lester Horton formed ...
Lewitzky, Bella
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Dancer, associated with the Federal Dance Project. From the description of Bella Lewitzky interview, 1965 Apr. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220194831 From the description of Oral history interview with Bella Lewitzky, 1965 Apr. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 312025957 American modern dancer and choreographer working as a solo artist and with her own company (since 1964) in California. From the description of Correspondence, 1957-1984, with Agne...
Lewitzky Dance Company.
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Biographical Note Bella Lewitzky was born January 13, 1916, in Los Angeles to Russian immigrants. She spent her early childhood in a utopian socialist community in the Mojave Desert before moving with her family to Los Angeles. In 1934, she joined Lester Horton's modern dance company. She rapidly ascended the ranks of Horton's company from novice dancer to lead dancer. On June 22, 1940, she married fellow Horton dancer and architect Newell Re...
Reynolds, Newell Taylor
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