Jose Limon By jchav5268 Jan 12, 1908 José Arcadio Limón is born in Culiacan, Mexico Nov 21, 1928 Limon Moves too New York Nov 21, 1929 Limón sees his first dance performance and is so inspired Nov 21, 1937 Limón creates his first major choreographic work Nov 21, 1946 Limón forms his own dance company with Doris Humphrey, his mentor and teacher, as Artistic Director and co-choreographer. Nov 21, 1947 The José Limón Dance Company has its debut performance at New York’s Belasco Theater. Nov 21, 1950 Limón receives his first Dance Magazine Award, for The Moor’s Pavane Nov 21, 1951 Limón begins his association with the Juilliard School in New York, where he will teach and choreograph until his death. Nov 21, 1968 The José Limón Dance Foundation is incorporated, establishing a non-profit organization that is dedicated to Limón’s work in the dance field. Nov 21, 1972 The Company presents its final season under Limón’s direction and premieres his final work, Carlota. He dies of cancer on December 2nd.
