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Jose Limon: The Making of an Artist
January 17 through February 27, 2009
New York City Washington, D.C. Stanford, CA
Today, Jose Limon is hailed as "the finest male dancer of his time," but as a Mexican immigrant child in the U.S, Jose Limon struggled to find a sense of identity while adapting to a new culture. Limon's passion for artistic expression ultimately led him to New York City to pursue a career as a visual artist, but a chance encounter at a dance recital would prove to be the great defining moment of his life.
This family-friendly musical will feature an excerpt from the
Limon Dance Company repertoire.
Musical Based on Limon's unfinished memoir.
Jose Limon, "a father of modern dance"
inspires us all to listen with our eyes and our hearts.
Best for children 6 and up!
Great for School Groups & Families! Tickets start as low as $8.50!
Special Weekend Engagement at Manhattan's Symphony Space
Sat., Jan. 31 & Sun., Feb. 1, 4:30pm
For more info: 212 573 8791 |
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Making Books Sing is a children's theatre and arts education organization. We are passionate about exciting children, ages 4 to 14, about great literature and theatre as sources of knowledge, creative imagination, and entertainment.
At the heart of Making Books Sing are fully realized plays, musicals and operas whose artistry is as high and content as thought-provoking as fine theatre for adult audiences. Our productions are based on outstanding contemporary children's books that honor children - their struggles growing up, their cultural diversity and their intellect.
To deepen the educational impact of our productions, Making Books Sing offers literacy-based arts education programs for students, teachers and families.
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Making Books Sing's mission is to enable children to experience the performing arts and literature as captivating and accessible vehicles for artistic expression and learning. Making Books Sing aims to nurture children's love for theatre and books, while inspiring their growth as creative, literate and socially minded individuals.To develop and produce professional theatre for young audiences inspired by contemporary children's books and diverse cultures.
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