Bessie Clayton
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| Born | c. 1878 |
| Died | July 16, 1948 (aged 69–70) |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, choreographer |
| Spouse(s) | Julian Mitchell 1894-1923 (divorced) Bert Cooper 1924-death |
Bessie Clayton (c. 1878 – July 16, 1948) was an American Broadway and Vaudeville dancer and choreographer. She was an influential bridge between classical ballet and stage dancing. The New York Times called Clayton America’s first native-born prima ballerina.