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== Life and career ==
 
Calzado was born in [[Manila]]. While a student at the [[University of the East]], he joined the university folk dance troupe under the direction of Maggie Shea. He also danced for television with [[Alice Reyes]]' group and with Amelia Apolinario's group. He danced with the Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company and the Ballet Folkoric Filipino from 1961 to 1969. As a choreographer, he became dance director of the ABS-CBN Dance Company. Lito Calzado and his dancers which is also known as the "Body Machine" is what he has formed for popular shows.
 
Calzado married Maria Antonia Ussher, a woman of Irish–Spanish–Filipina descent. He is the father of [[Iza Calzado]]. His son Dash Calzado is a member of Legit Misfitz, a Filipino rap group. He later ran an entertainment and management center, and trains dance groups for clubs and other venues in [[Japan]].