José Limón - Wikipedia
WEBJosé Arcadio Limón (January 12, 1908 – December 2, 1972) was a dancer and choreographer from Mexico and who developed what is now known as 'Limón technique'. In the 1940s, he founded the José Limón Dance Company (now the Limón Dance Company), and in 1968 he created the José Limón Foundation to carry on his work.
Jose Limon | Biography, Choreography, Dance, & Facts
WEBJosé Limón (born January 12, 1908, Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico—died December 2, 1972, Flemington, New Jersey, U.S.) was a Mexican-born American modern dancer and choreographer who expanded the repertoire of modern dance in works that explored the strengths and weaknesses of the human character.
José Limón - Biography
WEBApr 2, 2014 · Get to know Mexican-born dancer and choreographer José Limón, who's recognized as an important figure in the American modern dance movement of the 1930s-1960s, at Biography.com.
José Limón | Dance Company, Institute, & Foundation in New York
WEBThe Limón Dance Company has been at the vanguard of American Modern dance since its inception in 1946. The Company is the living legacy of dance theater developed by José Limón and his mentors, Doris Humphrey and Charles Weidman, whose innovative works revolutionized the American dance.
José Limón | Choreographer | Pacific Northwest Ballet
WEBJosé Limón (1908-1972) was a crucial figure in the development of modern dance: his powerful dancing shifted perceptions of the male dancer, while his choreography continues to bring a dramatic vision of dance to audiences around the world.
Performances | José Limón Dance Foundation | New York
WEBJoin the Limón Dance Company for its 78th season, honoring the rich legacy of its founder. The season opens with Doris Humphrey’s solo, Two Ecstatic Themes, followed by Limón’s dramatic The Traitor. After 45 years, Limón’s drumming quartet Scherzo returns, alongside the powerful Missa Brevis.
Purpose - José Limón
WEBJosé Limón was one of the most prominent American choreographers in modern dance. His powerful choreography often focused on human drama, incorporating themes from literature, history or religion. Throughout his career, Limón worked to change the image of the male in dance and bring it to a new stature and recognition.
José Limón | Department of Dance | University of Washington
WEBMexican-American dancer, choreographer, and educator. I view myself as a disciple and follower of Isadora Duncan, and the American impetus as exemplified by Doris Humphrey and Martha Graham, and by their vision of the dance as an art capable of the sublimity of tragedy and the Dionysian ecstasies.
José Limón Dance Company: Shakespeare & The Moor's Pavane ... - YouTube
WEBFor nearly 60 years, the Jose Limon Dance Company has championed the pioneering movement technique and philosophy of theater developed by Mexican-American choreographer Jose Limon....
Unveiling the Legacy: José Limón and the Soulful Language of Dance
WEBFeb 3, 2024 · José Limón, a groundbreaking Mexican dancer and choreographer, carved a raw and emotional path in modern dance, inspiring generations through powerful storytelling and themes of human complexity.
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