Where Did Jose Limon Train

José Limón graduated from Los Angeles’ Lincoln High School in 1926 and enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles, to study art. In 1928, however, he left his program and moved to New York.

Where did Jose Limon dance?

José Limón Discouraged by his progress as an art student, Limón in 1930 began to study dance with Doris Humphrey and Charles Weidman; he became one of the leading dancers of their company in New York City until 1940.

What is José Limón known for?

Limón is best known work is The Moor’s Pavane, based on Shakespeare’s Othello. He has choreographed over seventy-four other works, including The Traitor, The Exiles, The Unsung, Chaconne, Emperor Jones, Carlota, Dances for Isadora and There is a Time. José Limón died on December 2, 1972.

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