A 65th Anniversary celebration! Acclaimed for its dramatic expression, technical mastery and expansive, yet nuanced movement, the Limón Dance Company illustrates the timelessness of modern dance pioneer José Limón’s work and vision. The Company’s repertory, which balances classic works with commissions from contemporary choreographers, is of an unparalleled breadth, creating unique experiences for audiences around the world.
For their Seattle engagement the company will perform a selection of Limón’s masterpieces and will preview Come with Me, a new commission pairing Rodrigo Pederneiras, principal choreographer of Brazil’s Grupo Corpo, and world-renowned Cuban musician and composer Paquito D’Rivera. Come With Me is inspired by D’Rivera’s music “Ladies in White,” named for Cuba’s legendary recipients of the prestigious Sakharov human rights award who silently walk the streets dressed in white with gladiolas in their hands to protest the imprisonment of dissidents.
Come With Me will be performed Thursday and Friday only. Saturday’s performance will be dedicated to an All-Limón Retrospective.
Program
March 1 & 2
LIMÓN RETROSPECTIVE AND PREVIEW OF NEW WORK BY RODRIGO PEDERNEIRAS AND PAQUITO D’RIVERA
There is a Time
Chaconne
The Moor’s Pavane
Come with Me
Inspired by the music “Ladies in White” by Paquito D’Rivera
March 3
ALL LIMÓN RETROSPECTIVE
There is a Time
Chaconne
Dances for Isadora
The Moor’s Pavane
Thinking & Drinking
Join your fellow dance fans after the Thursday performance for drinks, discussions and the chance to meet members of the company! This event will take place at LUCID after the Thursday show only. Click here for info about other Special Events.
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Limón Dance Company
Thursday-Saturday,
March 1-3, 2012
8 PM
Meany Hall for the Performing Arts
University of Washington
Regular Tickets: $45
$42 Subscriber Extras; $43 UW Faculty/Staff/Alumni; $20 Students
Pre-show conversation starts at 7:10 PM.
This event replaces Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba. If you currently have a ticket for the canceled Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba performance and want to see Limón Dance Company, simply bring your Lizt Alfonso ticket to Meany Hall and it will be honored at the door.
If you prefer not to see Limón Dance Company, please contact the UW Arts Ticket Office Monday through Friday 11-6 at 206-543-4880, by February 1 to discuss your options and the details.
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