Limón, José
Overview
| Works: | 691 works in 963 publications in 3 languages and 10,640 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Biography Nonfiction television programs Internet videos Nonfiction films Film adaptations Dance television programs Short films Biographical films History Drama |
| Roles: | Choreographer, Dancer, Author, Director, Performer, Contributor, Honoree, Artist, Originator, Lyricist, Composer, Interviewee, Speaker, Other, Writer of accompanying material, Teacher , Depicted |
| Classifications: | GV1783, 793.32 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
José Limón
- Dance is a moment : a portrait of José Limón in words and pictures by Barbara Pollack( )
- José Limón : an unfinished memoir by José Limón( )
- José Limón and La Malinche : the dancer and the dance by Patricia Seed( )
- The illustrated dance technique of José Limón by Daniel Lewis( Book )
- José! : born to dance : the story of José Limón by Susanna Reich( Book )
- José Limón : the artist re-viewed by June Dunbar( Book )
- Jose Limon and Dance Company( Visual )
- Dance on( Visual )
- Dance on( Visual )
- Emperor Jones by Louis Gruenberg( Visual )
- José Limón by Jennifer Cady( Book )
- The life and contribution of José Limón by Kathleen Mary Wynne( )
- Pauline Koner : speaking of dance( Visual )
- Performance reclamation : research, discovery, and interpretation by Theatre Library Association Symposium( Book )
- José Limón technique : as taught by Daniel Lewis by Daniel Lewis( Visual )
- Limón : a catalogue of dances by José Limón( Book )
- Dance on( Visual )
- Jose Limon technique, volume one, taught by Daniel Lewis( Visual )
- Eye on dance & the arts( Visual )
- Jose Limon and Dance Company( Book )
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Most widely held works by
José Limón
Immigration and the border : politics and policy in the new Latino century by
David L Leal(
)
5 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 424 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 424 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three modern dance classics(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 245 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three of the most famous works by the Mexican-American choreographer, José Limón: in The moor's pavane, Limón distills the legend of Othello into a one-act drama; In The traitor, Judas is portrayed as if he were in modern times against a music score of violence, passion and tenderness; and in The Emperor Jones, based upon the play by Eugene O'Neill, a fugitive from a chain gang sets himself up as the ruler of an island domain
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 245 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three of the most famous works by the Mexican-American choreographer, José Limón: in The moor's pavane, Limón distills the legend of Othello into a one-act drama; In The traitor, Judas is portrayed as if he were in modern times against a music score of violence, passion and tenderness; and in The Emperor Jones, based upon the play by Eugene O'Neill, a fugitive from a chain gang sets himself up as the ruler of an island domain
Jose Limon and dance company(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1956 and 2007 in English and held by 219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This program of six dances includes Limón talking about the ways in which dance can communicate ideas
6 editions published between 1956 and 2007 in English and held by 219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This program of six dances includes Limón talking about the ways in which dance can communicate ideas
Jose Limon : Emperor Jones (1956)(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in English and held by 192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two performances of Jose Limon's choreographic work Emperor Jones, which was based on the novel by Eugene O'Neill
5 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in English and held by 192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two performances of Jose Limon's choreographic work Emperor Jones, which was based on the novel by Eugene O'Neill
Limón : a life beyond words by
Malachi Roth(
Visual
)
4 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Revolutionary modern dancer and choreographer José Limón (1908-1972) was a crucial figure in the development of modern dance: his powerful dancing shifted perceptions of the male dancer, while his choreography continues to bring a dramatic vision of dance to audiences around the world. This film combines interviews with family members and colleagues, archival photographs, and archival and contemporary performances to present his life and major works in the context of the times. Limón was a man who dealt with his bi-conflicts through his art. Excerpts from productions beautifully filmed in the fifties include "The Moor's Pavane," "The Traitor," and "Emperor Jones."
4 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Revolutionary modern dancer and choreographer José Limón (1908-1972) was a crucial figure in the development of modern dance: his powerful dancing shifted perceptions of the male dancer, while his choreography continues to bring a dramatic vision of dance to audiences around the world. This film combines interviews with family members and colleagues, archival photographs, and archival and contemporary performances to present his life and major works in the context of the times. Limón was a man who dealt with his bi-conflicts through his art. Excerpts from productions beautifully filmed in the fifties include "The Moor's Pavane," "The Traitor," and "Emperor Jones."
José Limón : three modern dance classics by
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 1957 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 169 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three of the most famous works by the Mexican-American choreographer, Jose Limon. Moor's Pavane: Generally considered to be one of the great masterworks of modern dance, Limon distills the legend of Othello into a one-act drama. The Traitor: Against a music score of violence, passion and tenderness the tragedy of Judas is portrayed as if it were taking place in modern times. The Emperor Jones: Based upon the play by Eugene O'Neill wherein a fugitive from a chain gang sets himself up as the ruler of an island domain
13 editions published between 1957 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 169 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three of the most famous works by the Mexican-American choreographer, Jose Limon. Moor's Pavane: Generally considered to be one of the great masterworks of modern dance, Limon distills the legend of Othello into a one-act drama. The Traitor: Against a music score of violence, passion and tenderness the tragedy of Judas is portrayed as if it were taking place in modern times. The Emperor Jones: Based upon the play by Eugene O'Neill wherein a fugitive from a chain gang sets himself up as the ruler of an island domain
Emperor Jones(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A highly theatrical dance work based on Eugene O'Neill's play, "Emperor Jones" was choreographed in 1956 by José Limón. The cast is led by Clay Taliaferro and Edward DeSoto. The first film is an edited version with close-ups and the second is a record version of the same performance showing the entire stage
2 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A highly theatrical dance work based on Eugene O'Neill's play, "Emperor Jones" was choreographed in 1956 by José Limón. The cast is led by Clay Taliaferro and Edward DeSoto. The first film is an edited version with close-ups and the second is a record version of the same performance showing the entire stage
José Limón : an unfinished memoir by
José Limón(
)
12 editions published between 1998 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 102 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Annotation Both as a dancer and a choreographer, Jose Limon electrified audiences from the1930s to the 1960s. With his striking looks and charismatic presence, he was American modern dance's first male star. Born in Culiacan, Mexico, in 1908, the eldest of twelve children, he came to the United States when he was seven. In 1928, after a year at UCLA as an art major, he left for New York. Here, he attended his first modern dance concert and discovered his destiny. He spent the 1930s with the Humphrey-Weidman group. Then, in the 1940s, after a stint in the army, and with Doris Humphrey as artistic advisor, he formed one of the outstanding modern dance companies of the postwar era. His greatest works -- The Moor's Pavane, La Malinche, The Traitor, A Choreographic Offering, There is a Time, Missa Brevis -- extolled a humanism that endeared them to audiences the world over. Although Limon died in 1972, all these dances remain in the Limón Dance Company's active repertory. This memoir was commissioned by Wesleyan University Press in the late 1960s. Left unfinished at the time of Limon's death, it stands on its own as a Joycean account of the coming of age of an unusually perceptive dance artist. Limon writes with eloquence of his Mexican childhood. And of the numerous figures he memorializes, from Martha Graham to Jose Covarrubias, none is more luminously evoked than Doris Humphrey, the "goddess," "nymph," and "caryatid" of his life. Sensitively edited by Lynn Garafola, the book includes a complete list of Limón's works, richly informative notes, rare photographs, and a detailed bibliography. This is the single most important book on Limón and a riveting memoir of modern dance during its golden age
12 editions published between 1998 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 102 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Annotation Both as a dancer and a choreographer, Jose Limon electrified audiences from the1930s to the 1960s. With his striking looks and charismatic presence, he was American modern dance's first male star. Born in Culiacan, Mexico, in 1908, the eldest of twelve children, he came to the United States when he was seven. In 1928, after a year at UCLA as an art major, he left for New York. Here, he attended his first modern dance concert and discovered his destiny. He spent the 1930s with the Humphrey-Weidman group. Then, in the 1940s, after a stint in the army, and with Doris Humphrey as artistic advisor, he formed one of the outstanding modern dance companies of the postwar era. His greatest works -- The Moor's Pavane, La Malinche, The Traitor, A Choreographic Offering, There is a Time, Missa Brevis -- extolled a humanism that endeared them to audiences the world over. Although Limon died in 1972, all these dances remain in the Limón Dance Company's active repertory. This memoir was commissioned by Wesleyan University Press in the late 1960s. Left unfinished at the time of Limon's death, it stands on its own as a Joycean account of the coming of age of an unusually perceptive dance artist. Limon writes with eloquence of his Mexican childhood. And of the numerous figures he memorializes, from Martha Graham to Jose Covarrubias, none is more luminously evoked than Doris Humphrey, the "goddess," "nymph," and "caryatid" of his life. Sensitively edited by Lynn Garafola, the book includes a complete list of Limón's works, richly informative notes, rare photographs, and a detailed bibliography. This is the single most important book on Limón and a riveting memoir of modern dance during its golden age
José Limón technique : as taught by Daniel Lewis by
Daniel Lewis(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1987 and 2005 in English and held by 102 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Daniel Lewis gives ... some historical background into ... José Limón and then has students demonstrate the basic movements (isolations, successional movements), into a mock class beginning with floor work, center and across the floor. Includes movement sequences from Chaconne and Missa Brevis, ending with a warm-down."--Publisher's flyer
8 editions published between 1987 and 2005 in English and held by 102 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Daniel Lewis gives ... some historical background into ... José Limón and then has students demonstrate the basic movements (isolations, successional movements), into a mock class beginning with floor work, center and across the floor. Includes movement sequences from Chaconne and Missa Brevis, ending with a warm-down."--Publisher's flyer
José Limón & Company(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1956 and 2019 in English and Undetermined and held by 98 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
José Limón and his company of dancers perform excerpts from dances choreographed by Doris Humphrey and Limón himself
6 editions published between 1956 and 2019 in English and Undetermined and held by 98 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
José Limón and his company of dancers perform excerpts from dances choreographed by Doris Humphrey and Limón himself
Shakespeare dance trilogy(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1991 and 2009 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 82 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three of Shakespeare's dramas are interpreted in this trilogy of one-act ballets danced by stars of the Kirov Ballet. Filmed on location at a medieval castle
4 editions published between 1991 and 2009 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 82 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three of Shakespeare's dramas are interpreted in this trilogy of one-act ballets danced by stars of the Kirov Ballet. Filmed on location at a medieval castle
"Hi, Yank!" : a Soldier shows "Blueprint special" by
United States(
)
2 editions published in 1944 in Undetermined and English and held by 57 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1944 in Undetermined and English and held by 57 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduction to Emperor Jones(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1972 in English and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A highly theatrical dance work based on Eugene O'Neill's play, "Emperor Jones" was choreographed in 1956 by José Limón. The cast is led by Clay Taliaferro and Edward DeSoto
1 edition published in 1972 in English and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A highly theatrical dance work based on Eugene O'Neill's play, "Emperor Jones" was choreographed in 1956 by José Limón. The cast is led by Clay Taliaferro and Edward DeSoto
Les Ballets américains de Ruth Page, Bentley Stone, José Limón by
Serge Lido(
Book
)
4 editions published in 1950 in French and held by 28 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1950 in French and held by 28 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Moor's Pavane; variation on the theme of Othello by
José Limón(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1950 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The basic plot of Othello told in the form of a pavane
12 editions published between 1950 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The basic plot of Othello told in the form of a pavane
Composing a dance by
José Limón(
Book
)
3 editions published between 1955 and 1971 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 1955 and 1971 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La Malinche by
José Limón Dance Company(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1962 and 2004 in English and Spanish and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documentary on choreographer José Limón and his work La Malinche, including interviews with performers and dance scholars, and a performance of La Malinche by the José Limón Dance Company
7 editions published between 1962 and 2004 in English and Spanish and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documentary on choreographer José Limón and his work La Malinche, including interviews with performers and dance scholars, and a performance of La Malinche by the José Limón Dance Company
The modern dance : seven statements of belief by
Selma Jeanne Cohen(
Book
)
8 editions published between 1966 and 1969 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this book choreographers provide their definitions and interpretations of modern dance based on their own experience
8 editions published between 1966 and 1969 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this book choreographers provide their definitions and interpretations of modern dance based on their own experience
Day on earth by
José Limón Dance Company(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 1978 and 2012 in English and held by 7 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a 1972 performance of Doris Humphrey's 1947 pastoral dance work of the same title, featuring Juilliard student dancers Peter Sparling, Jane Gilber, Ann de Gange, and Elizabeth Haight. Without narration
2 editions published between 1978 and 2012 in English and held by 7 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a 1972 performance of Doris Humphrey's 1947 pastoral dance work of the same title, featuring Juilliard student dancers Peter Sparling, Jane Gilber, Ann de Gange, and Elizabeth Haight. Without narration
Betty Jones : Speaking of dance(
Visual
)
in English and held by 5 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Interview with modern dance artist, Betty Jones, including her performances and scenes from dancing classes which she teaches
in English and held by 5 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Interview with modern dance artist, Betty Jones, including her performances and scenes from dancing classes which she teaches
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Related Identities
- Woodford, Charles Interviewee Speaker
- Pollack, Barbara Author
- Garafola, Lynn Author Editor
- Seed, Patricia Editor
- Humphrey, Doris 1895-1958 Choreographer Depicted Author Dancer
- José Limón Dance Company
- Lewis, Daniel 1944- Interviewee Collector Author Teacher Director
- Farlow, Lesley Collector
- Reich, Susanna Author
- Colón, Raúl
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African American actors Ballet Ballet dancing Ballets Barzel, Ann Caribbean Area Chen, Hsueh-Tung Choreographers Choreography Dance Dance in motion pictures, television, etc Dance--Performances Dancers Dance--Study and teaching Dance teachers DeSoto, Edward Emigration and immigration Emperor Jones (Choreographic work : Limón) Emperor Jones (O'Neill, Eugene) Emperors Hermon, Shalom Hinman, Mary Wood Hispanic Americans--Politics and government Hispanic Americans--Social conditions Humphrey, Doris, Immigrants--Political activity Immigrants--Social conditions José Limón Dance Company Koner, Pauline Labanotation Latin America Limón, José Mahoney, Billie Male dancers Malinche (Limón, José) Marshall, Marjorie Ward Mexico Modern dance Modern dance--Study and teaching Musicals--Librettos O'Neill, Eugene, Princeton Book Company Robeson, Paul, Scanlon, Jennifer Soldiers Taliaferro, Clay United States Weidman, Charles Woodford, Charles Humphrey World War (1939-1945)
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Alternative Names
José Limón danser uit Mexico (1908-1972)
José Limón danzatore e coreografo messicano
José Limón mexikanischer Tänzer und Choreograph
Limón, José
Limón, José 1908-1972
Limón, José Arcadio 1908-1972
Лимон, Хосе американский танцовщик
Хосе Лімон
חוזה לימון
خوزه لیمون هنرمند، طراح رقص، و رقاص مکزیکی
ホセ・リモン
荷西·李蒙
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