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José 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.
José 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.
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Apr 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.
New York Times. The 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.
Mexican-American modern dancer and choreographer José Limón played an instrumental and lasting role in defining the genre. This essay considers how Limón’s dances with elements from his Mexican heritage shed light on how he navigated belonging and identity in his work.
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José 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.
Learn about José Limón, a Mexican-born modern dance pioneer who created classics like The Moor's Pavane and Missa Brevis. Find out how his works are performed by PNB and what inspired his vision of dance.
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