Jose Limon
An Artist Re-viewed
Published on 11. January 2013
168 pages
978-1-136-65334-6 (ISBN)
Description
Jose Limn is universally recognized as one of the most important modern dancers of the 20th century. His technique is still taught at major colleges and dance schools; his dance company continues to revive his works, plus presents new works. His most famous work, The Moor's Pavanne, has been presented around the world by ballet and modern dance companies. This book presents a series of essays about Limn's life and works by noted scholars and dancers who were associated with Limn. It serves as a perfect introduction to his choreography and legacy. The book should appeal to fans of modern dance.
Reviews / Votes
"This treasure of a volume brilliantly records the luminosity and dramatic power of one of the finest performer-choreographers of the 20th century in 13 sparkling, readable, unique chapters...Dunbar, who also contributes the warmly personal final chapter, has created a masterful work that fills the void of information between the present and 1942, when Limon's own writings concluded. All collections." -- CHOICEMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
8,33 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-65334-6 (9781136653346)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
05/2000
Harwood Academic (Performing Arts)
€205.20
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Person
June Dunbar is a celebrated dance teacher, having run the Lincoln Center Student Program in dance at Juilliard for over 25 years. She lives in Connecticut.
Content
Introduction; Chapter 1 ARTISTIC SUCCESSION AND LEADERSHIP IN A MODERN DANCE COMPANY, CarlaMaxwell; Chapter 2 DANCERS ARE MUSICIANS ARE DANCERS, JoseLimon; Chapter 3 THE DANCE HEROES OF JOSE LIMON; Chapter 4 PAULINA REGINA, Charles D.Tomlinson; Chapter 5 VOICES OF THE BODY, BettyJones; Chapter 6 MY DANCE FAMILY, Charles H.Woodford; Chapter 7 THOMAS SKELTON, LIGHTING DESIGNER, JenniferTipton; Chapter 8 LUCAS HOVING AND JOSE LIMON:RADICAL DANCERS, AnnMurphy; Chapter 9 LIMON IN MEXICO; MEXICO IN LIMON, AnnVachon; Chapter 10 MAZURKAS: ORIGINS, CHOREOGRAPHY, SIGNIFICANCE, MichaelHollander; Chapter 11 THE 1954 LIMON COMPANY TOUR TO SOUTH AMERICA: GOODWILL TOUR OR COLD WAR CULTURAL PROPAGANDA, MelindaCopel; Chapter 12 THE ESSENCE OF HUMANITY: JOSE LIMON AFTER A HALF CENTURY, SarahStackhouse; Chapter 13 REMEMBERING JOSE LIMON, JuneDunbar;
