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Limón Dance Company

Saturday, September 20, 2025
at Tarrytown Music Hall

“The dancers performed with a luscious spontaneity…this was alive” – The New York Times
 
Founded in 1946 by José Limón and Doris Humphrey, the Limón Dance Company has been at the vanguard of American Modern dance since its inception and is considered one of the world’s greatest dance companies. Choreographer and dancer José Limón is credited with creating one of the world’s most important and enduring dance legacies— an art form responsible for the creation, growth and support of modern dance in this country. Acclaimed for its dramatic expression, technical mastery and expansive, yet nuanced movement, the Limón Dance Company illustrates the timelessness of José Limón’s work and vision. The Company’s repertory, which includes classic works in addition to new commissions from contemporary choreographers, possesses an unparalleled breadth and creates unique experiences for audiences around the world.
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Evening Program:

Orfeo

A poignant reimagining of Orpheus and Eurydice’s myth, Orfeo pairs Beethoven’s stirring quartet with Limón’s evocative choreography to explore timeless themes of love, loss, and hope, featuring gender-neutral casting for a modern retelling.
Choreography: José Limón | Music: Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet Op. 95, #11
 
Suite from A Choreographic Offering
Inspired by Bach’s intricate compositions, Limón’s A Choreographic Offering is a heartfelt tribute to mentor Doris Humphrey. This luminous work intertwines motifs from her dances, celebrating legacy and innovation in modern dance history.
Choreography: José Limón | Music: J.S. Bach, Musical Offering
 
Two Ecstatic Themes
A choreographic masterpiece by Doris Humphrey, Two Ecstatic Themes embodies the excellence of early modern dance, delving deep into the duality of human experience.
Choreography: Doris Humphrey | Music: Tragoedie Fragment a-moll, Op. 7 No. 2 by Nikolai Karolovich Medtner; Maschere Che Passano for Piano by Gian Francesco Malipiero
 
The Moor’s Pavane
Limón’s The Moor’s Pavane distills Othello’s tragic tale into elegant Renaissance-inspired dances. Set to Purcell’s music, it explores themes of jealousy and betrayal, offering timeless commentary on human frailty and social injustice.
Choreography: José Limón | Music: Henry Purcell (arranged by Simon Sadoff)
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Past Events

Paul Taylor Dance Company | Saturday, September 28, 2024

Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE | Saturday, October 21, 2023

Ballet Hispánico | Saturday, October 1, 2022

 

Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.

– Martha Graham