"Written by the choreographer's closest assistant, this profusely illustrated book provides rare insights into the principles of dance developed by José Limon and presents a complete, step-by-step class in his technique.
Though much of Limon's choreographic work has been preserved on film and in repertory, and his technique is taught in studios the world over, this is the first written work that covers both the historical and the physical aspects if his important style. The book gives a history of its development and ins place in Amercan contemporary dance; describes its basic principles, offering preparatory exercices that help the reader grasp the fundamentals; ives a step-by-step breakdown of the essential exercices for elementary, intermediate and advanced levers, with line drawings illustrating each exercice; and concludes with a short section from one Limon's dances. Detailed descriptions of each movement offer the professional and non-professional dancer aloke a way to understand what is happening on the stage, in the Limon class, in the dancer's body. (...)"--P.[4] de la couv.

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