Programs of Study

The Limón Institute has essentially six different programs of study.

          1 Professional Studies Program - PSP 9 month

          2 Intermediate Studies Program - ISP 9 month

          3 Fall Intensive Studies Program - FISP 3 month

          4 Limón / Peridance Visa Student Program - Visa 12 month

             5 Choreography Intensives

             6 Dance Training and Arts Management Internship Program

NOTE: International students who need a student visa must attend the Limón-Peridance Visa Student program.  This may be done in conjunction with one of the other courses.  Otherwise international students may attend the Fall Intensive Studies Program for 90 days on a tourist visa.

Professional Studies Program (PSP)

The PSP program is an intensive, nine-month course of study designed to train and educate dancers in the traditions of the Limón Dance Company’s founders, this program combines daily classes in Limón Technique, special workshops and lectures to impart a definitive version of the Limón/Humphrey heritage, coaching and mentoring sessions, special theory and practice sessions, performance opportunities, open rehearsals and tickets to company performances.  The program offers qualified applicants an integrated learning experience focused on their artistic development. The faculty includes former and current members of the Company and notable artists in the dance field. Students study with artists who worked with José Limón, are able to take class with Company members and do research in the Foundation’s archives. Informal showings are held at the conclusion of the winter and spring semesters, and Institute Studio Showings provide students with additional choreographic and performance opportunities. At the end of the program, full-time students receive a certificate of completion.

Intermediate Studies Program (ISP)

The ISP program is designed to offer a course of regular, sustained study in the Limón legacy.  Its aim is to develop a strong technical base and a familiarity with the movement style and vocabulary.  The program starts with a workshop that introduces principles of the Limón technique and also includes some repertory workshops and special sessions, (but fewer than the PSP and these are also geared to a slightly less advanced level) performance opportunityies, open rehearsals, and tickets to company performances.  This is also a nine month program from September through May.  Prior dance training is required, though not necessarily in the Limón style.  Students interested in ISP should submit the same forms and follow the same application and audition procedures as for the Professional Studies Program, but will be placed in the program which is appropriate to their level. 

Fall Intensive Studies Program (FISP)

FISP is a three-month intensive studies program beginning September 10, 2007. This program is designed for college dance majors who want the experience of a semester in New York City, and for international students whose visas limit them to 3 months of study. The program starts with a workshop that introduces principles of Limón technique, and consists of daily technique classes, repertory workshops, special theory and practice sessions, a performance opportunity, open rehearsals, and tickets to company performances. Applicant should be at the Advanced or Intermediate-Advanced level and have completed the equivalent of two years of college. 

PSP/Visa - is essentially a combination of the PSP and Visa programs, and may be done in a 9 month or a 12 month version.

ISP/Visa - is essentally a combination of the ISP and Visa programs, and also may be taken in a 9 month or 12 month version.

Choreography Intensives Program

This program consists of three twelve-week workshops, each with a. particular focus.  The daily sessions will examine choreographic process through exploratory laboratories, a craft practicum, and work-in-progress showings. Each participant will also develop an individual choreographic project which will be   to an invited audience in a final informal showing. The faculty includes Ann Vachon, Alan Danielson, Jim May and Sue Bernhard.

Dance Training and Arts Management Internship Program

The Dance Training & Arts Management Internship Program accepts up to three qualified students a year to participate in rotating three-month internships in areas such as development, administration, production, archives, budget and finance, under the mentorship of the Limón Dance Company’s professional staff. In addition to fifteen hours a week of the internship, participants design individual programs of studio work. Applicants should be college graduates with previous office experience and a specific interest in dance management. Tuition for this highly competitive program is fully subsidized.