Loyce Houlton | |
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| Born | June 13, 1925 Proctor, Minnesota, United States |
| Died | March 14, 1995 (aged 69) Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Dance and choreography |
| Movement | Modern dance |
Loyce Houlton (13 June 1925 – 14 March 1995) was an American dancer, choreographer, dance pedagogue, and arts administrator centered for most of her adult life in Minneapolis. Founder of the Minnesota Dance Theatre, she maintained connections with many of the most prominent national and international dance figures and composers of her day.[1] She was acknowledged to be one of the most significant American choreographers of the 20th century and one of the first American women to gain national and international recognition as a choreographer, teacher, and producer.