Donald “Don” Martin, a choreographer and teacher who preserved the legacy of modern dance icon Lester Horton, died July 4 at his home in West Hollywood after suffering complications from lung disease.

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Who knew the Horton dance technique and vogue music would make such a perfect match? In an Instagram post shared on June 23, professional dancer Floyd McLean Jr. and his troupe members from The ...

Modern dance pioneer Lester Horton eschewed New York and remained in Los Angeles to create his legendary work. When the L.A. dance community’s Dance Resource Center developed a peer-voted awards ...