Monday, March 22, 2010

Immigrant Innovator – Mexico


One of the world’s most respected dance companies, The Limón Dance Company, was born from the creative genius of Mexican immigrant José Limón. From his birth in Sinaloa, Mexico in 1908 to his family’s move to California and his eventual arrival in the city of New York, his journey was a long one. It was in 1946 when his venture came to life in Manhattan, influencing dancers and spectators alike to this day. The Limón Dance Foundation continues Jose’s legacy, with performances, professional studies and dissemination of the original Limón dance technique and repertory. Students from around the world come to learn his inspirational work, and to continue this one time Mexican immigrant's dream within the constantly changing universe of dance.


Source: “Immigrant, Innovator.” Hispanic, The Young Icons Issue. Feb/Mar. 2010: 77.

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