World-class Modern Dance Company to Perform at the 7th Xinjiang International Folk Dance Festival A Choreographic Offering- Limón Dance Company

On August 2 and 3, 2025, the Limón Dance Company's Classic Collection will be presented as the grand finale of the 7th Xinjiang International Dance Festival, bringing together the company's most iconic classics, including Limón's most prestigious Pavane of the Moors and other highlights of the era, and presenting the important artworks of his lifelong friend, Doris Humphrey, another pioneer of American modern dance, will also be featured in this program, showcasing the timeless tension of the Limon Technique in body, emotion and space. This is an echo of the soul through the centuries, and a lesson in humanity written by the body.

Limón Dance Company is one of the most iconic dance companies in the history of modern dance in the world. It was founded by Mexican-American artist José Limón, one of the most outstanding dancers and choreographers of the 20th century. He was the first Latino choreographer to be widely recognized on the American mainstream stage and has profoundly influenced the development of American modern dance with his deep humanism, unique understanding of “body gravity” and works full of dramatic tension. Limón's choreographic philosophy emphasizes dance as a vehicle for the human spirit, and his works use the body as a language to speak of faith, compassion, strength, and dignity.

Since its founding in 1946, the company has not only continued to present Limón's masterpieces but has also endeavored to perpetuate his artistic spirit by inviting contemporary choreographers to create new works that revitalize the classic genre. The company has been hailed as the guardian of the cultural heritage of American dance and remains active in festivals and theaters around the world.

Performance Information

August 2, 2025 21:00

August 3, 2025 21:00

Performance Venue: Urumqi Peking Opera House