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基本説明
This book presents a series of essays on Limón's life and works by scholars and dancers, providing an ideal introduction to his choreography and legacy.
Full Description
Jose Limn is universally recognized as one of the most important modern dancers of the 20th century. His technique is still taught at major colleges and dance schools; his dance company continues to revive his works, plus presents new works. His most famous work, The Moor's Pavanne, has been presented around the world by ballet and modern dance companies. This book presents a series of essays about Limn's life and works by noted scholars and dancers who were associated with Limn. It serves as a perfect introduction to his choreography and legacy. The book should appeal to fans of modern dance.
Contents
Introduction; Chapter 1 ARTISTIC SUCCESSION AND LEADERSHIP IN A MODERN DANCE COMPANY, CarlaMaxwell; Chapter 2 DANCERS ARE MUSICIANS ARE DANCERS, JoséLimón; Chapter 3 THE DANCE HEROES OF JOSÉ LIMÓN; Chapter 4 PAULINA REGINA, Charles D.Tomlinson; Chapter 5 VOICES OF THE BODY, BettyJones; Chapter 6 MY DANCE FAMILY, Charles H.Woodford; Chapter 7 THOMAS SKELTON, LIGHTING DESIGNER, JenniferTipton; Chapter 8 LUCAS HOVING AND JOSÉ LIMÓN:RADICAL DANCERS, AnnMurphy; Chapter 9 LIMÓN IN MEXICO; MEXICO IN LIMÓN, AnnVachon; Chapter 10 MAZURKAS: ORIGINS, CHOREOGRAPHY, SIGNIFICANCE, MichaelHollander; Chapter 11 THE 1954 LIMÓN COMPANY TOUR TO SOUTH AMERICA: GOODWILL TOUR OR COLD WAR CULTURAL PROPAGANDA, MelindaCopel; Chapter 12 THE ESSENCE OF HUMANITY: JOSÉ LIMÓN AFTER A HALF CENTURY, SarahStackhouse; Chapter 13 REMEMBERING JOSÉ LIMÓN, JuneDunbar;