Christopher Jones
Limón Dance Company

Presented by American Dance Festival
ADF Commission
  
SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025 | 7:30 PM *Post-Performance Discussion

Start DateSat, Jul 19, 2025 7:30 PM

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$70 / $59 / $40 

Reserved Seating
Eligible for Pick 4

VENUE

Page Auditorium
Duke West Campus

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PROGRAM

Two Ecstatic Themes by Doris Humphrey, J o i n by Aszure Barton, Scherzo by José Limón, The Quake That Held Them All by Kalya Farrish

Limón Dance Company presents Scherzo, an energetic, athletic dance of four men and a drum tossed between them, a compelling exploration of rhythm and movement, and Two Ecstatic Themes, choreographed by Doris Humphrey. New commissions inspried by lost pieces include J o i n, choreographed by Kayla Farrish and commissioned by ADF. J o i n was inspired by José Limón's description of Doris Humphrey's lost piece, Orestes. Through intricate movement, virtuosic partnering, and innovative music, they reimagine Limón's legacy while bridging eras of groundbreaking craftsmanship. The Quake That Held Them All is inspired by Limón's lost 1951 piece created during his residency in Mexico City, which was re-choreographed and renamed in 1952. It reflects on traditions, rituals, and the stories of communities rooted in radical care and expression. 

Limón Dance Company 


Run time: 86 minutes, with one intermission

Photo Credit: Christopher Jones