RiverArts & the Music Hall Present: Limón Dance Company (9/20/25)
Ticket prices: $43-78
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Premium Members: Monday 7/7 at 12pm
Members: Tuesday 7/8 at 12pm
Public: Friday 7/11 at 12pm
Fees Included
Tickets go on sale for
Premium Members: Monday 7/7 at 12pm
Members: Tuesday 7/8 at 12pm
Public: Friday 7/11 at 12pm
RiverArts & the Music Hall Present
“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.
“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.
Come experience a program that celebrates Limón’s unparalleled creative vision!
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)
Come experience a program that celebrates Limón’s unparalleled creative vision!
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)
