1875 - 1948
Bessie Clayton American Dancer
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Bessie Clayton was previously married to Julian P. Mitchell.
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1874
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| Birthplace |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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| Died |
16th July, 1948
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| Place of Death |
Long Branch, New Jersey
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Dancer and Choreographer
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| Occupation |
Dancer
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Bessie Clayton (c. 1875 – July 16, 1948) was an American Broadway, vaudeville and burlesque specialty dancer and choreographer whose near 35-year career began in the era popularly known as the Gay Nineties. Clayton was remembered for her whirlwind style of dance often performed while descending a long flight of stairs. She is considered to be the matriarch of American toe-tap dancing, and the melding of stage dancing and classical ballet. In her obituary, The New York Times called Clayton America’s first native-born prima ballerina.
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