Dear Friend: Jose’s verbal eloquence was always
a match for his choreographic genius: Art
results from the impassioned human under the most rigorous discipline. That
is the art I know about and love. José’s vision
has become my vision as well. As a dancer in his company, and now
as Artistic Director, I see the Limón Company and Institute
as a home for José’s lifework and philosophy, and a
source of inspiration for everyone—dancers, choreographers,
students, audiences—that is touched by this tradition. For
this is very much a living tradition. There
is a Time, José’s beautiful evocation of the
human experience, is renewed each time it is danced, whether by
new company members or students learning the choreography in a workshop.
I
believe our work is continually vibrant because it expresses
the complexities
of life. Our dances are about people, and the
emotions
and relationships we create through movement translate into a special
connection with our audiences. We give intangibles—passion,
drama, beauty—and in turn we rely upon the tangible financial
support of our community. Behind every exceptional performance lie
time-consuming, labor-intensive, and ultimately costly elements: training
and rehearsing dancers, creating new choreography and original musical
scores, designing and making costumes—these are the non-negotiable
elements of an art form that reaches and inspires its audiences. Your assistance is vital if we are to extend the vision that has animated our work for over fifty-five years. A gift in any amount makes a difference, and we express our appreciation by offering you special privileges: passes for free technique classes at the Limón Institute, discounts on merchandise, invitations to Company showings and rehearsals, and other benefits I hope make you feel that you too are part of this tradition. Membership is a priceless investment, and I invite you to join the Limón Family!
Carla Maxwell |
