The Limón Journals, edited by Norton
Owen, explore current interest in José's work, including
reconstructions, research, and publications.
Volume
2, Number 1, Spring 1997 The Dance
Heroes of José Limón
Includes complete text and select images from The
Dance Heroes of José Limón, an exhibition displayed at the New
York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and later at the
National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs, NY. VIEW PDF>>
Volume 3, Number
1, Fall 1998 The
Creative Output of José Limón
Excerpts from publications on Limón: his autobiography,
An Unfinished Memoir, and Reconstructing
Limón, by Sarah
Stackhouse. VIEW PDF>>
Volume 4, Number
1, Spring 2001 The Moor's Pavane
A celebration of Limón’s signature work, including:
an analysis by Marcia Siegel; excerpts from a letter by Limón
to the original cast members; an interview with Lucas Hoving;
Pauline Koner’s memories of creating the dance; and a specially-compiled
recollection from Betty Jones. VIEW PDF>>
Volume 5, Number
1, Winter 2003 Lost & Found Limón
Articles on restagings and reconstructions of Limón’s
choreography by Ann Vachon (Mazurkas),
Nina Watt (There
is a Time), Carla Maxwell (Etude),
and Jon Magnussen (The
Winged). VIEW PDF>>
