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José Limón

Modern Dance·Dance·iconic·Mexico
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José Arcadio Limón (1908–1972) was a Mexican-born American modern dancer and choreographer, born in Culiacán, Sinaloa, who became a pioneering figure in American modern dance. He developed the Limón technique, founded the José Limón Dance Company in 1947, and created the acclaimed work The Moor's Pavane; his repertoire remains actively licensed and performed by professional companies today.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)▼
  • •Choreographic works exclusively licensed by MTI Concert Dance to professional companies
  • •Described as a 'genius,' 'visionary,' and an 'Irreplaceable Dance Treasure' by institutional sources
  • •Developer of the Limón technique, still taught worldwide
  • •Founder of the José Limón Dance Company (1947)
  • •Creator of The Moor's Pavane, a landmark work of modern dance
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Q:Is José Limón underrated?

José Limón has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 0 out of 100. they have notable achievements including choreographic works exclusively licensed by mti concert dance to professional companies.

Q:What genre is José Limón?

José Limón works in Modern Dance originating from Mexico (Sinaloa). As a dance artist at the "iconic" level, José Limón has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Modern Dance scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:Who are similar artists to José Limón?

Fans of José Limón often also enjoy Anna Sokolow, Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, Alvin Ailey, Doris Humphrey. These artists share common ground in the Modern Dance space and/or the Mexico dance scene. If you appreciate José Limón's approach to modern dance, these artists offer similar qualities.