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The Joyce Theater Foundation, in association with the José Limón Dance Foundation, Inc., presents
Oct 13 to 25, 2015
CARLA MAXWELL
JUAN JOSÉ ESCALANTE
Artistic Director
Executive Director
Featuring
LIMÓN DANCE COMPANY
Guest Companies
American Repertory Ballet
CoreoArte
Royal Danish Ballet sjDANCEco
Guest University Dance Programs
Canadian Contemporary Dance Theater
The Hartt School/University at Hartford
Instituto Sinaloense de Cultura
The Juilliard School
Southern Methodist University
University of Arizona
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
University of Taipei
The José Limón Dance Foundation, Inc. is supported with public funds from the National Endowment for the
Arts; New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York
Legislature; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Additional support is generously provided by the following institutions: Bloomberg Philanthropies; Capezio Dance
Foundation; Citibank; d’exposito & Partners; The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuel Foundation, Inc.; Google Ad
Grants; The Harkness Foundation for Dance; Henry and Lucy Moses Fund; HOMEX; The Howard Gilman
Foundation; The Jerome Robbins Foundation; The Khoury Foundation; Mex-Am Cultural Council; Ministry of
Culture, Republic of China (Taiwan) New England Foundation for the Arts; O’Donnell Green Dance and Music
Foundation; Princess Grace Awards – USA; Ronald McDonald House Charities – NYTSA; The SHS Foundation; The Sorel Organization; Southwest Airlines®; Withers Bergman LLP.
Program A
Tuesday, October 13 & Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30pm; Thursday, October 15 at 8pm
Mazurkas
First performed August 15 1958 at the American Dance Festival, New London, CT
by the José Limón Dance Company
Choreography
José Limón
Music
Frédéric Chopin
Pianist
Michael Cherry
Staging and Direction
Sarah Stackhouse
Costumes
Elena Comendador
Lighting Design
Joshua Rose, executed by Lauren Libretti
Performed by
Limón Dance Company
These dances were composed after a visit to Poland in 1957,
as a tribute to the heroic spirit of its people.
Opus 68, No 1 in c major
Company
Opus 41, No. 1
Kathryn Alter & Francisco Ruvalcaba (Oct. 13, 15)
Logan Kruger & Durell Comedy (Oct. 14)
Opus 41, No. 3
Durell Comedy (Oct. 13, 15), Aaron Selissen (Oct. 14)
Opus 30, No. 2
Elise Drew (Oct. 13, 15), Kathryn Alter (Oct. 14)
Opus 33, No. 2
Aaron Selissen, Francisco Ruvalcaba, Durell Comedy
Opus 56, No. 1
Kathryn Alter, Elise Drew, Kristen Foote/Logan Kruger,
Roxane D’Orleans Juste/Brenna Monroe-Cook
Opus 17, No. 4
Francisco Ruvalcaba
Posthumous in A minor
Roxane D’Orleans Juste (Oct. 13, 15),
Logan Kruger (Oct. 14)
Opus 30, No. 4
Elise Drew/Aaron Selissen
Opus 30, No. 3
Company
PAUSE
The Moor’s Pavane
(Variations on a theme of Othello)
First performance August 17, 1949, at the American Dance Festival, Connecticut College,
Choreography
José Limón
Music
Henry Purcell, arrangement by Simon Sadoff
Carla Maxwell
Costumes
Pauline Lawrence
Lighting Design
Steve Woods, executed by Lauren Libretti
Performed by
The Moor
Francisco Ruvalcaba
His Friend
Durell Comedy
His Friend’s Wife
Kristen Foote (Oct. 13)
Kathryn Alter (Oct. 14, 15)
The Moor’s Wife
Roxane D’Orleans-Juste (Oct. 13),
Logan Kruger (Oct. 14, 15)
Though subtitled "Variations on the theme of Othello", this dance is not intended as a
choreographic version of Shakespeare's play. In the form of a Pavane and other dances of
the high Renaissance, the legend is told of the hapless Moor, his wrongfully suspected wife,
the Moor's treacherous friend and his wife. The four characters portray the tragedy of
Everyman, and the ballet is, therefore, timeless in its implications. This work has been cited by
critics the world over as José Limón's "masterpiece.”
INTERMISSION
Missa Brevis
First performed April 11, 1958 at The Juilliard School of Music in New York City
Choreography
José Limón
Music
Zoltán Kodály*, Missa Brevis In Tempore Belli
Carla Maxwell
Costumes
Chares Schoonmaker
Lighting Design
Performed by
Limón Dance Company, guest dancers
and PSP2
Introitus
Kyrie
Gloria
Qui Tollis
Cum Sancto Spiritu
Organ introduction
Company
Company
Francisco Ruvalcaba
Francisco Ruvalcaba, Durell Comedy,
Aaron Selissen, Kurt Douglas
Durell Comedy, Aaron Selissen, Kurt Douglas, Elise
Drew Leon, Brenna Monroe-Cook,
Logan Kruger
Roxane D’Orleans-Juste
Company
Roxane D’Orleans-Juste, Kathryn Alter,
Kristen Foote
Francisco Ruvalcaba, Roxane D’Orleans-Juste,
Kristen Foote
Kathryn Alter and Company
Francisco Ruvalcaba and Company
Francisco Ruvalcaba and Company
Credo
Crucifixus
Et Resurrexit
Sanctus
Benedictus
Hosanna
Agnus Dei
Ite, Missa Est
Guest Dancers: John Eirich, Ricardo Mateo Rique-Sanchez, Elisa Schreiber
Professional Studies Program 2 (PSP2): Louisa Armstrong, Kotone Ogasawara
*By permission of the publishers and copyright owners Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.
Program B
Friday, October 16 at 8pm; Saturday, October 17 at 8pm; Sunday, October 18 at 2pm
The Unsung
First performed on May 26, 1970 at The Juilliard Theatre, New York City by the José Limón
Dance Company. Premiere of the revival on November 22, 2002 at the Mexican Heritage
Plaza by the Limón Dance Company.
Choreography
José Limón
Francisco Ruvalcaba and Stephen Pier
Costumes
Charles Schoonmaker
Lighting Design
Ted Sullivan, executed by Lauren Libretti
Performed by
Limón Dance Company & Members of Royal
Danish Ballet
This is a paean to the heroic defenders of the American patrimony.
The Pantheon: Metacomet, Pontiac, Tecumseh, Red Eagle, Black Hawk, Osceola, Sitting Bull,
Geronimo
Limón Dance Company: Mark Willis, Aaron Selissen, Ross Katen,
Durell Comedy, Kurt Douglas, Victor Gonzales, David Glista, Ruka Hatua-Saar
Royal Danish Ballet: Charles Andersen, Gregory Dean, Gábor Baunoch
INTERMISSION
The Moor’s Pavane
(Variations on a theme of Othello)
First performance August 17, 1949, at the American Dance Festival, Connecticut College,
Choreography
José Limón
Music
Henry Purcell, arrangement by Simon Sadoff
Carla Maxwell
Costumes
Pauline Lawrence
Lighting Design
Performed by
The Moor
Francisco Ruvalcaba
His Friend
Durell Comedy
His Friend’s Wife
Kristen Foote (Oct. 16, 18)
Kathryn Alter (Oct. 17)
The Moor’s Wife
Roxane D’Orleans-Juste (Oct. 16, 18),
Logan Kruger (Oct. 17)
Though subtitled "Variations on the theme of Othello", this dance is not intended as a
choreographic version of Shakespeare's play. In the form of a Pavane and other dances of the
high Renaissance, the legend is told of the hapless Moor, his wrongfully suspected wife, the
Moor's treacherous friend and his wife. The four characters portray the tragedy of Everyman,
and the ballet is, therefore, timeless in its implications. This work has been cited by critics the
world over as José Limón's "masterpiece.”
INTERMISSION
The Winged
First performed on August 20,1966 by the José Limón Dance Company
at Connecticut College American Dance Festival
Choreography
José Limón
Roxane D’Orleans-Juste with Carla Maxwell
and Francisco Ruvalcaba
Music
Jon Magnussen*
Costume
Katherine McDowell Patterson
Lighting Design
Performed by
“Wings seen and unseen bear us aloft.”
Dawn Chorus
Company
Nuptial Flight
Elise Drew & Ruka Hatua-Saar (Oct. 16, 18)
Ryoko Kudo & Aaron Selissen (Oct. 17)
Eros
Durell Comedy
Sky Rite
Kathryn Alter & Ross Katen (Oct. 16,18)
Logan Kruger & Ruka Hatua-Saar (Oct. 17)
Duel
Durell Comedy & Ruka Hatua-Saar (Oct. 16,18)
Ross Katen & Mark Willis (Oct. 17)
Feast of Harpies
Ryoko Kudo (Oct. 17) Elise Drew, (Oct. 16, 18)
Mica Bernas, Kristen Foote, Brenna MonroeCook, Kathryn Alter, Logan Kruger
Borrowed Wings
Ryoko Kudo & Aaron Selissen (Oct. 16, 18)
Elise Drew & Ross Katen (Oct. 17)
Circular Flight
Company
Sphinx
Kristen Foote (Oct. 16, 18)
Brenna Monroe-Cook (Oct. 17)
Pegasus
Kurt Douglas
Night Chorus
Company
*José Limón originally choreographed The Winged in silence. Incidental music by Hank Johnson
was added before the premiere. This Production has a new score by Jon Magnussen
commissioned by The Juilliard School in 1995. By permission of the publishers and copyright
owners Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.
Program C
Tuesday, October 20 & Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30pm; Thursday, October 22 at 8pm
Mazurkas
First performed August 15 1958 at the American Dance Festival, New London, Connecticut
Choreography
José Limón
Music
Frédéric Chopin
Pianist
Michael Cherry
Gary Masters (with support from the Dancers)
Costumes
Maggie Heaman
Lighting Design
Performed by
sjDANCEco
These dances were composed after a visit to Poland in 1957 as
a tribute to the heroic spirit of its people.
Opus 56, No. 1
Maria Basile, Heather Cooper, Hsiang- Hsiu Lin,
Dominique Lomuljo
Opus 41, No. 3
Dominic Duong
Opus 41, No. 1
Hannah Vaughan and Gabriel Mata
Opus 30, No. 2
Dominique Lomuljo
Opus 33, No. 2
Dominic Duong, Gabriel Mata, Robert Regala
Posthumous in A minor
Maria Basile (Oct. 20, 22) Hsiang-Hsiu Lin (Oct. 21)
Opus 17, No. 4
Robert Regala (Oct. 20, 22) Gabriel Mata (Oct. 21)
Opus 30, No. 4
Hsiang-Hsiu Lin and Dominic Duong (Oct. 20, 22)
Maria Basile and Robert Regala (Oct. 21)
Opus 30, No. 3
Company
The performances of sjDANCEco in the José Limón International Dance Festival are made possible
by: Applied Materials, The Office of Cultural Affairs of the City of San José, the Portner Charitable
Trust, San José State University, Silicon Valley Creates, Focus Bank, Blach Construction, Lorenzo
Russo and SHFrankCo., Fred Mathews, Joe & Marianne Sugg, Tom & Mona Hassing, Melanie &
Michael Doerner, John & Pam East, Jerrold Hiura, DDS, Massimo Chisessi and SV GIVES.
INTERMISSION
Carlota
Commissioned by the New York State Council on the Arts. First performed October 5, 1972, City
Center American Dance Marathon, ANTA Theatre, New York City
Choreography
José Limón
Carla Maxwell
Costumes
Charles D. Tomlinson
Lighting Design
Chenault Spence, executed by Lauren Libretti
Performed by
Carlota, Empress
Brenna Monroe-Cook
Maximilian, Emperor
Ross Katen
Benito Juarez, President
Mark Willis
Court Ladies
Kathryn Alter, Roxane D’Orleans-Juste,
Ryoko Kudo
Guerillas
Durell Comedy, Victor Gonzales, David Glista,
Aaron Selissen
*This project is supported in part by an award from the
National Endowment of the Arts.
INTERMISSION
There Is A Time
First performed April 20, 1956 at The Juilliard School of Music by the José Limón Dance Company
Choreography
José Limón
Music
Norman Dello Joio*
Sarah Stackhouse
Lighting Design
Carol Mullins, executed by Lauren Libretti
Performed by
American Repertory Ballet
Dancers:
Cameron Auble-Branigan, Alexander Dutko, Kiril Filipov, Shaye Firer
Monica Giragosian, Mario Gonzalez, Samantha Gullace, Jacopo Janelli
Michael Landez, Ellen Lou, Karen Leslie Moscato, Mattia Pallozzi
Lily Saito, Mizuki Sato, Nanako Yamamoto
The entire work is, both choreographically and musically, a theme with variations. The
choreographer used as his theme a large circle, which, at the opening of the work, fills the stage
and moves majestically as if to evoke the interminable passage of time. This circle is seen
repeatedly in many guises, rhythms and dramatic shapes, always making allusion to the text from
Chapter 3 of Ecclesiastes and its evocation of human experience.
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven;”
“A time to be born, and a time to die;”
“A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;”
“A time to kill;”
“And a time to heal;”
“A time to break down, and a time to build up;”
“A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;”
“A time to mourn; …and a time to weep;”
“A time to laugh…a time to dance;”
“A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;”
“A time to hate, a time of war;”
“A time to love…a time of peace;”
*Meditations on Ecclesiastes, commissioned for José Limón by The Juilliard Music Foundation and its
Festival of American Music, April 1956. This score earned the composer the Pulitzer Prize in 1957.
Meditations on Ecclesiastes © 1959 by Carl Fischer, Inc.
Program D
Friday, October 23 at 8pm, Saturday, October 24 at 8pm, Sunday, October 25 at 2pm
Orfeo
First Performance October 2, 1972, ANTA Theater, NYC by the José Limón Dance Company
Choreography
José Limón
Music
Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet Op. 95, #11
Francisco Ruvalcaba & Carla Maxwell with Laura Glenn &
Nina Watt
Costumes
Lighting Design
Chenault Spence, executed by Lauren Libretti
Performed by
Orfeo
Aaron Selissen (Oct. 23, 25), Mark Willis (Oct. 24)
Eurydice
Ryoko Kudo (Oct. 23, 25) Elise Drew (Oct. 24)
Guardians of the Dead
Logan Kruger, Kathryn Alter, Brenna Monroe-Cook
(Oct. 23, 25), Kristen Foote (Oct. 24)
Orfeo, dancing his lyrical lament of love and loss, calls his beloved Eurydice from the dead.
Swathed in veils and protected by her Guardians, she comes and their duet of the love of the
souls ensues. The reality of death comes and Eurydice returns to Hades leaving Orfeo once again
with his tortuous doubts and hopes.
*This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment of the Arts.
PAUSE
Chaconne
First performed December 27, 1942 at the Humphrey-Weidman Studio Theater, New York City,
by José Limón
Choreography
José Limón
Music
J.S. Bach, Chaconne from Partita #2 in D
Minor for Unaccompanied Violin
Roxane D’Orleans-Juste
Lighting Design
Performed by
Coreoarte
Dancers
Terry Springer (Oct. 23, 25), Carolina Avendano (Oct. 24)
The Chaconne as a dance form originated in New Spain, now Mexico, as a robust and raucous
dance. Bach employed the strict musical form of the Chaconne but enriched it with powerful
emotional implications. Mr. Limón has tried to capture in his dance both the formal austerity and
the profound feeling of the music.
PAUSE
Dances for Isadora
(Five Evocations of Isadora Duncan)
First performed December 10, 1971, Cleveland Museum of Arts, Cleveland, OH
Choreography
José Limón
Music
Frédéric Chopin
Pianist
Michael Cherry
Roxane D’Orleans-Juste, Carla Maxwell and
Jennifer Scanlon
Costumes
Lighting Design
Performed by
Primavera
Kristen Foote (Oct. 23, 25), Elise Drew (Oct. 24)
Maenad
Ryoko Kudo (Oct. 23, 25) Kristen Foote (Oct. 24)
Niobe
Kathryn Alter (Oct. 23, 25)
Brenna Monroe-Cook (Oct. 24)
La Patrie
Logan Kruger
Scarf Dance
Roxane D’Orleans Juste
INTERMISSION
The Traitor
First performed August 19, 1954 by the José Limón Dance Company
at the American Dance Festival, New London, Connecticut
Choreography
José Limón
Music
Gunther Schuller*, Symphony for Brass and
Percussion
Paul Dennis and Clay Taliaferro
Costumes
Pauline Lawrence
Set Design
Paul Trautvetter
Lighting Design
Performed by
The Leader
Mark Willis
His Followers (In order of appearance) Durell Comedy, Aaron Selissen,
Ruka Hatua-Saar, David Glista,
Victor Gonzalez, Ross Katen
These dancers re-appear in the final scene as officers of the law, as executioners,
or as creatures who plague and torment the betrayer.
The Traitor
Francisco Ruvalcaba
“See I go down to the nethermost pit, in order that you may rise in the highest to God.”
“The Nazarene” by Sholem Asch
These performances of The Traitor are in celebration of the life of Gunther Schuller,
one of the 20th Century’s most profound composers.
*This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment of the Arts.
*By permission of the publishers and copyright owners G. Schirmer, Inc.
Program E
The Next Generation: Saturday, October 17 at 2pm and Sunday,
October 18 at 7:30pm
Concerto Grosso
First performed May 19, 1945, at the Humphrey-Weidman Studio in New York City
Choreography
José Limón
Music
Antonio Vivaldi, Concerto #11 in D Minor,
Opus 3
Risa Steinberg
Lighting Design
Lauren Libretti,
Performed by
The Juilliard School
Dancers
Cleo Person, Mark Sampson, Taylor Johnson
To Vivaldi's great score, the majesty and formal beauty of the high baroque
is evoked in this three-part choreographic invention.
PAUSE
Excerpts from Psalm
First performed August 19, 1967 at the American Dance Festival, Connecticut College,
New London, Connecticut by the Limón Dance Company
Choreography
José Limón
Original Score
Eugene Lester
Additional Music & Arrangement
Kathryn Swanson-Ellis
Nina Watt
Costume Design
Mary Sheldon
Lighting Design
Lauren Libretti
Performed by
The Hartt School / University of Hartford
The Just Man
Kareem Lewis
Psalmists
Jennifer Binversie, Calvin Bittner,
Hannah Collins, Michelle Cuddy,
Frances Fuller, Ty Graynor, Marjorie Gross,
Kayla Hamilton, Joe Heitman,
Isaac Lerner, Daniella Parisot,
Samiyah Parramore, Lauren Turley
Expiatory Figures
Michelle Cuddy (soloist)
Marjorie Gross, Lauren Turley,
with Kareem Lewis (trio)
According to ancient Jewish tradition, all the sorrows of the world rest within thirty-six Just Men,
the Lamed-Vov. These men are ordinary mortals who are often unaware of their station. It is believed that if even one of them were missing, the sufferings of the world would poison the souls of
all, and mankind would perish. For the Lamed-Vov are the hearts of the world multiplied, as into
one receptacle all our griefs are poured. This dance is the history of one such Just Man. José
Limón wrote in his choreographic notes that he wanted Psalm to be "an evocation of the heroic
power of the human spirit, triumphant over death itself."
Special Thanks to the Office of the Dean, the Hartt School, University of Hartford.
INTERMISSION
Suite from Mazurkas
First performed August 15 1958 at the American Dance Festival, New London, Connecticut
Choreography
José Limón
Music
Frédéric Chopin
Kristen Foote with Durell Comedy, Elise Drew
and Ross Katen
Costumes
Adrienne Carlile
Lighting Design
Performed by
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Dancers
Justin Faircloth, Stanley Gambucci, Madeline Jafari, Carly Krulee,
Sarah Mackenzie, Xenia Mansour, Jared McAboy
These dances were composed after a visit to Poland in 1957,
as a tribute to the heroic spirit of its people.
Suite from A Choreographic Offering
First performed by the José Limón Dance Company August 15, 1964,
at the American Dance Festival
Choreography
José Limón
Music
Johann Sebastian Bach, A Musical Offering
Ruping Wang and Sarah Stackhouse
Lighting Design
Executed by Lauren Libretti after the original
Performed by
University of Taipei with
Instituto Sinaloense de Cultura
Dancers
Opening Dance
Fast Solo
Quintet
Duet
Fast Dance
YiShao Li, HsiaoChen Yeh, FangHsin Ning,
ChenYu Chiang, LiangYun Kuo, YiYing Wu,
YaoChun Yen, ChengHao Jin, LongTsi Yen,
JianXiun Lee
Yi Shao Li / Talya Sato with YaoChun Yen,
ChengHao Jin, LongTsi Yen, JianXiun Lee
ChengHao Jin, JianXiun Lee
FangHsin Ning, YaoChun Yen
YiShao Li, HsiaoChen Yeh, FangHsin Ning,
YaoChun Yen, ChengHao Jin, LongTsi Yen,
JianXiun Lee
University of Taipei: YiShao Li, HsiaoChen Yeh, FangHsin Ning, ChenYu Chiang,
LiangYun Kuo, YiYing Wu, YaoChun Yen, ChengHao Jin, LongTsi Yen, JianXiun Lee
Instituto Sinaloense de Cultura: Talya Sato
This work, in memory of Doris Humphrey, is based on variations, paraphrases,
and motifs from her dances.
Special thanks to the Ministry of Culture – Republic of China (Taiwan),
True Yoga and University of Taipei.
Program F
The Next Generation: Saturday, October 24 at 2pm and Sunday, October 25 at
7:30pm
Concerto Grosso
First performed May 19, 1945, at the Humphrey-Weidman Studio in New York City
Choreography
José Limón
Music
Antonio Vivaldi, Concerto #11 in D Minor, Opus 3
Sean Sullivan
Lighting Design
Lauren Libretti
Performed by
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Dancers
Paige Amicon, Kim Fulmer, Dominica Greene, Alvarez Jones, Jake Kruty,
Caitlin Lovette, Bailey Reese, Anthony Santos, Savannah Spratt,
Emilee Harney, (understudy) Tareake Ramos, (understudy)
To Vivaldi's great score, the majesty and formal beauty of the high baroque
is evoked in this three-part choreographic invention.
Special thanks to The Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts
PAUSE
Excerpts from The Winged
First performed on August 20,1966 by the José Limón Dance Company
at Connecticut College American Dance Festival
Choreography
José Limón
Kristen Foote
Music
Jon Magnussen*
Costume Design
Angel Wong
Costume Production
Krista Dowson
Lighting Design
Performed by
Canadian Contemporary Dance Theater
Dancers
Brianna Rennie, Essence Haigh-Blackman, Nicolette Coppola, Paris Forbes*, Lola Jenkins*,
Kaiya Lee*, Sully Malaeb Proulx, Dana Martin-Wylie*, Bryony McCaughey,
Gabrielle Ritchie, Nicholas Ruscica, Frances Samson, Hannah Shikatani,
Hannah Szeptycki (* apprentice)
Understudies: Hope Sarah Gumahad, Emily Sinclair
“Wings seen and unseen bear us aloft.”
Dawn Chorus,
Feast of Harpies, Night Chorus
*José Limón originally choreographed The Winged in silence. Incidental music by Hank Johnson
was added before the premiere. This Production has a new score by Jon Magnussen commissioned
by The Juilliard School in 1995.
By permission of the publishers and copyright owners Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.
CCDT tours are made possible by a grant from the Ontario Arts Council’s Touring Program.
PAUSE
The Unsung
First performed on May 26, 1970, by the José Limón Dance Company at The Juilliard Theatre,
New York City. Premiere of the revival on November 22, 2002 at the Mexican Heritage Plaza
by the Limón Dance Company
Choreography
José Limón
Colin Connor
Rehearsal Director
Douglas Nielsen with Amy Ernst
Costumes
Kristen Wheller, after Charles D. Tomlinson
Lighting Design
Ted Sullivan, executed by Lauren Libretti
Performed by
University of Arizona
This is a paean to the heroic defenders of the American patrimony.
The Pantheon
Metacomet
Elliot Trahan (Oct. 24), Jack Halbert (Oct. 25)
Pontiac
Daniel Gilmore
Tecumseh
Zachary Birdwell
Red Eagle
Alan Gonzalez (Oct. 24), Omar Rivera (Oct. 25)
Black Hawk
Kevyn R. Butler
Osceola
Mitchell McCroskey
Sitting Bull
Drew Travis Robinson
Geronimo
John Alexander McBride
This project has been made possible by donors to the College of Fine Arts Fund for Excellence,
The University of Arizona Foundation, Verna Winegar Travel Fund, Frank and Betsy Babb,
Stephen Golden and Susan Tarrence, James and Joan Horwitz, Dan Leach, and anonymous
donor.
INTERMISSION
There Is A Time
First performed April 20, 1956 at The Juilliard School of Music by the José Limón Dance Company
Choreography
José Limón
Music
Norman Dello Joio*
Sarah Stackhouse
Rehearsal Director
Adam Hougland
Costumes
Based on original designs by
Pauline Lawrence
Lighting Design
Carol Mullins, executed by Lauren Libretti
Performed by
The entire work is, both choreographically and musically, a theme with variations. The
choreographer used as his theme a large circle, which, at the opening of the work, fills the stage
and moves majestically as if to evoke the interminable passage of time. This circle is seen
repeatedly in many guises, rhythms and dramatic shapes, always making allusion to the text from
Chapter 3 of Ecclesiastes and its evocation of human experience.
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven;”
“A time to be born, and a time to die;”
“A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;”
“A time to kill;”
“And a time to heal;”
“A time to break down, and a time to build up;”
“A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;”
“A time to mourn; …and a time to weep;”
“A time to laugh…a time to dance;”
“A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;”
“A time to hate, a time of war;”
“A time to love…a time of peace;”
This performance by students of the SMU Division of Dance was made possible by a generous
grant to the Meadows School of the Arts from the Meadows Foundation.
*Meditations on Ecclesiastes, commissioned for José Limón by The Juilliard Music Foundation and its
Festival of American Music, April 1956. This score earned the composer the Pulitzer Prize in 1957.
Meditations on Ecclesiastes © 1959 by Carl Fischer, Inc.
About the Limón Dance Company
Hailed as one of the world’s greatest dance companies, the Limón Dance Company has been at the
vanguard of American Modern Dance since its inception in 1946. Having pioneered the idea that it is
possible to survive the death of its founders, the Company has become a house of dance treasures
in the four decades since Limón’s passing, developing a unique repertory of unparalleled breadth.
Under the leadership of Carla Maxwell, the Company has produced over 90 commissions or
acquisitions to complement the outstanding classics by founders Humphrey and Limón. This oeuvre
represents 42 choreographers and 43 new commissions or acquisitions by such luminaries as Lar
Lubovitch, Doug Varone, Donald McKayle, Murray Louis, Susanne Linke, Meredith Monk, and Jiří
Kylián, to name just a few. The Limón Company has
achieved many important milestones: it was the first group
to tour under the auspices of the American Cultural
Exchange Program (1954), the first dance troupe to perform
at Lincoln Center (1963), and it has had the honor of
appearing twice at The White House (1967 and 1995). The
Company is one of two components of the José Limón
Dance Foundation, which also conducts educational
programs and disseminates the Limón repertory through the
Limón Institute. Most recently, the José Limón Dance
Foundation was awarded a 2008 National Medal of the Arts,
the nation’s highest honor for artistic excellence.
Who’s Who in the Company
JOSÉ LIMÓN (Founder/Choreographer, 1908-1972) electrified the world with
his dynamic masculine dancing and dramatic choreography. One of the 20th
century’s most important and influential dance makers, he spent his entire
career pioneering a new art form and fighting for the recognition and
establishment of the American Modern Dance. Born in Culiacán, Mexico in
1908, he moved to California in 1915, and in 1928 came to New York where he
saw his first dance program. Limón enrolled in Doris Humphrey and Charles
Weidman’s dance school and performed in several of their works from 1930 to
1940. In 1946, with Doris Humphrey as Artistic Director, Limón formed his own
company. Over the next 25 years, he established himself and his company as
one of the major forces of 20th century dance. Limón was a key faculty member
in The Juilliard School's Dance Division and continued choreographing until his death in 1972.
Limón choreographed a total of seventy-four works, including The Moor’s Pavane, Missa Brevis,
and Psalm.
DORIS HUMPHREY (Founder and Choreographer, 1895-1958) is recognized
as one of the founders of American modern dance. She gave us a distinctive
movement approach based on the body’s relationship to gravity and the use of
weight, and her choreographic contributions are considered modern dance
classics. The company she formed with Charles Weidman produced great
dances as well as outstanding performers, José Limón among them. When
physical disability ended her career as a dancer, she became the Artistic
Director for José Limón and his company, creating new works for him as well as
choreographing for The Juilliard Dance Theater.
CARLA MAXWELL (Artistic Director) joined the Company in 1965, and soon
became a principal dancer under Limón’s direction. In 1975, she served as
Assistant Artistic Director under Ruth Currier, and in 1978 she was appointed
Artistic Director of the Limón Dance Company. Under her direction, the
Company has developed into one of the finest repertory dance ensembles in the
world. She received the 1995 Dance Magazine Award, and a 1998 New York
Dance and Performance (Bessie) Award. Her work has also been honored by
the governments of Colombia and Mexico, and she was the recipient of a
2002/2003 Isadora Duncan Award for her re-staging of José Limón’s Psalm.
Acclaimed as a brilliant dramatic dancer, Maxwell has danced many major roles
with the Company, including the title role in Carlota, Limón’s final ballet that he
choreographed for her. She is responsible for many of the Company’s reconstructions of Limón’s
dances and, as a choreographer, has created works and taught for the Company and others
internationally.
ROXANE D’ORLEANS-JUSTE (Associate Artistic Director, appointed in
2007), joined the Limón Dance Company in 1983 and also performed with the
companies of Eleo Pomare and Annabelle Gamson. She is the recipient of
Canada’s “Le Prix Jacqueline Lemieux’’ and a New York Dance Performance
Award (Bessie) in 2006. Ms. Juste stages Limón’s repertory worldwide and is a
guest teaching artist for Tanz/Wuppertal/ Pina Bausch Dance Company,
Manhattan Marymount College, and the Limón Institute.
FRANCISCO RUVALCABA (Dancer), a native of San Diego, CA, has toured with
the Lincoln Center Institute, El Festival Nacional é Internacional de Danza en
México, and the Innsbrook Festival of Ancient Music. A graduate of The Juilliard
School, Mr. Ruvalcaba performed the works of José Limón, Paul Taylor, Mark
Morris, Jiří Kylián, Benjamin Harkarvy, and Agnes De Mille. He joined the Company
in 1996.
KRISTEN FOOTE (Dancer) hails from Toronto, Canada, where she trained with
CCDT. She joined the Limón Company in 2000 and was highlighted by Dance
Magazine in 2005 as a “Top 25 to Watch”. She was a Radio City Rockette,
performed with Mark Morris Dance Group, Pajarillo Pinta’o, and
Dance
Heginbotham. Ms. Foote is proudly supported by The Bay & Paul Foundations and
the Enoch Foundation. For more information please view kristenfootedance.com
KATHRYN ALTER (Dancer) attended Interlochen Arts Academy, and graduated
from Purchase Conservatory of Dance with the highest honors in 2001. A member
of the LDC since 2003, she is also a founding member of Riedel Dance Theater,
and is grateful to have worked with Alan Danielson and Kazuko Hirabayashi. Ms.
Alter is on faculty at the Limón Institute, and teaches and choreographs around the
globe.
BRENNA MONROE-COOK (Dancer) is originally from Oak Park, IL. Her
dance training began at the Academy of Movement and Music and the Ruth Page
Foundation. She received her BFA from the Juilliard School under the direction of
Benjamin Harkarvy. Ms. Monroe-Cook was first a dancer with the Limón Dance
Company from 2002-2007 and rejoined in 2013, after earning her MFA from the
University of Washington.
DURELL R. COMEDY (Dancer) graduated magna cum laude from George Mason
University (BFA 2008) and was a fellowship student at The Ailey School. Since
graduation, he’s worked with the Mark Morris Dance Group, the Metropolitan Opera,
Roger Jeffrey, CorbinDances, Matthew Rushing, and Kyle Abraham. Mr. Comedy
joined the Limón Dance Company in 2009.
LOGAN FRANCES KRUGER (Dancer) hails from Atlanta, GA, where she trained
with Annette Lewis and Pamala Jones Malavé, and went on to receive a BFA from
The Juilliard School. Logan has performed in theaters across four continents, and
worked with choreographers such as Adam H. Weinert, Jonah Bokaer, and Mark
Dendy, among others. Logan first appeared as a guest with the Limón Dance
Company in 2006, and joined the Company in 2009.
ELISE DREW LEON (Dancer), is originally from Oxford, CT and graduated from the
Ailey/Fordham BFA Program in Dance. A member of TAKE Dance Company, she
has performed with Luna Negra Dance Theater, the Santa Fe Opera, and Seán
Curran Company. She is the 2015 Puerto Rican Day Parade’s Rising Star in the
Performing Arts. Ms. Drew joined the Limón Dance Company in 2010 and received
a 2014 Princess Grace Dance Honorarium.
AARON SELISSEN (Dancer), originally from Green Bay, WI, he received his B.F.A.
from Butler University. He has worked with Dance Kaleidoscope and Ballet
Internationale of Indianapolis, and performed with the Martha Graham Company,
Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company, and Isabel Gotzkowsky, among others. In 2008,
Aaron co-founded BARKIN/SELISSEN PROJECT with partner Kyla Barkin. For
more information visit www.barkinselissenproject.com
RYOKO KUDO (Dancer), is thrilled to return to the Joyce for Limón’s 70th. She has
danced works by renowned choreographers such as Graham, Taylor, Lubovich, as
well as Limón and Humphrey. Ryoko performed aerial dance at the Beijing
Olympics. She teaches and restages Limón works around the world and is also a
Pilates instructor. Ryoko trained at The Boston Conservatory, Ailey School, Graham
School, Limón Institute, and Kane School of Core Integration. Ryoko joined the
company in 2001.
KURT A. DOUGLAS (Dancer), born in Georgetown, Guyana, holds a BFA in dance
from the Boston Conservatory, and MFA from Hollins University. Kurt joined the
Limón Dance Company in 2001, received a Princess Grace award in 2002, and
Dance Magazine "25 to Watch" in 2006. He has danced with Ballet Hispanico and
Sean Curran Company, among others. He is now on Boston Conservatory’s faculty
and has been appointed director of its summer dance program for 2016.
ROSS KATEN (Dancer) originally from Oregon, Ross trained at Westside Dance
Academy, The Portland Ballet, and Arts & Communication Magnet
Academy. Additionally Ross has studied at The Juilliard School, Nashville Ballet,
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, and at the Salzburg Experimental Academy of
Dance. Ross joined the Limón Company upon graduating from NYU’s Tisch School
of the Arts in 2013 with a BFA in Dance. He also performs with Chris Masters
Dance and Chuck Wilt’s Una Projects.
MICA BERNAS (Dancer), originally from Manila, Philippines, trained at the Cultural
Center of the Philippines Dance School. She later became a soloist of Ballet
Philippines, performing major roles in ballet productions and working with acclaimed
Filipino contemporary choreographers. Since moving to New York in 2006, Mica has
performed for Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Armitage Gone Dance, and Gallim Dance.
Mica is currently on faculty at BIMA at Brandeis University.
MARK WILLIS (Dancer), originally from New York City, received his BFA in Dance
from Montclair State University where he performed the works of José Limón, Bill T.
Jones, May O’Donnell and Earl Mosley. He also received the Spirit of Dance Award
from the Department of Theatre and Dance. Mark has worked with Douglass Dunn
and Dancers, White Wave/Young Soon Kim Dance Company, among others, and
joined Limón in Spring 2015.
RUKA HATUA-SAAR (Dancer) originally from Aviano, Italy, he holds a B.F.A in
Dance from The Florida State University and an M.F.A from Hollins University, and
is also an Act-So Dance Gold Medalist. He has danced with Armitage Gone!;
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, and Philadanco; and has performed works
by George Balanchine, Alvin Ailey, Alonzo King, and Donald Byrd. This is his first
season with the Limón Dance Company.
RICARDO MATEO RIQUE-SANCHEZ (Guest Dancer), is a Wasilla, AK native
raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He started dancing at age 16 at Central VPA High
School where he graduated in 2008. He got his BFA in Dance from Stephens
College in Columbia, MO in 2011. He worked with Troika Entertainment as the
Dance Captain on The National Tour of West Side Story. He is beyond grateful to
be a part of the Limón Dance Company.
JOHN EIRICH (Guest Dancer) was raised in Orlando, FL and studied at the
Southern Ballet Theatre. He earned his BFA in dance from New World School of the
Arts in 2005 and performed with Miami Contemporary Dance Company, the Florida
Grand Opera and Amy Marshall Dance Company. John was a member of Taylor 2
from 2006-2010, and joined TAKE Dance in 2007, Dusan Tynek Dance Theatre in
2010, and Dance Heginbotham in 2011.
VICTOR GONZÁLEZ (Guest Dancer), originally from Mexico, he graduated from
Escuela Profesional de Danza de Mazatlán and has been a guest artist in Limón
Dance Company since 2011. He has performed in New York with Anna Sokolow
Ensemble and Delirious Dances, and in Mexico with Vicente Silva Dance Company,
and Ángulo Alterno, among others. He works for the Instituto Sinaloense de Cultura
teaching in the Escuela Superior de Danza de Sinaloa.
ELISA SCHREIBER (Guest Dancer), studied dance at Duke University under the
direction of Clay Taliaferro. Since graduating in 2005, she has had the pleasure of
performing works by modern dance giants such as Charles Weidman, Anna
Sokolow, and Doris Humphrey. Elisa is currently working with several dance
companies, as well as teaching Ballet and Limón both nationally and internationally.
Being part of the José Limón International Dance Festival at The Joyce Theater is
an honor and a pleasure - Elisa couldn't be more thrilled.
DAVID GLISTA (Guest Dancer) is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory with a
BFA in Dance Performance. At The Conservatory, he performed works by José
Limón, Anna Sokolow, Doug Varone, Alwin Nikolais, Paul Taylor, and Bill T. Jones.
Since graduating in 2013, David has been a member of Prometheus Dance, The
People Movers, and The Anna Sokolow Theatre Dance Ensemble. David also works
as a freelance set and lighting technician, and stage manager.
LOUISA ARMSTRONG (PSP2) is thrilled to perform for the first time with the Limón
Dance Company. She studied dance at Adelphi University, then completed the
Limón Professional Studies Program. She also dances for UrbanHumans, Dance
Visions NY, Chris Ferris & Dancers, and Krissy & The Works. Louisa would like to
thank Carla Maxwell, Becky Brown, and her family and friends for their support.
KOTONE OGASAWARA (PSP2) originally from Tokyo, Japan, has trained and
performed at Matsuyama Ballet Company, Victoria Academy of Ballet, Ballet
Victoria and has worked with Taiju Matsumoto. She completed the 2014-2015
Limón Institute Professional Studies Program.
José Limón Dance Foundation
Board of Directors
Tomas Rossant, Chair; Robert A. Meister, Past Chair; Rebeca Vargas, Treasurer;
Ambassador Gabriel Guerra, Secretary; Fernando Bohorquez, Paula Carriço,
Paquito D’Rivera, Gerardo de Nicolas, Sonia Garcia-Romero,
Sandra Goujon de Aguilar Zinser, Louis Maldonado, Maria Leticia Ossa Daza,
Cecilia Picón, Armando Ramos, Ivan Sacks, Linda Sitnick.
Staff
Artistic Director, Carla Maxwell; Executive Director, Juan José Escalante;
Associate Artistic Director, Roxane D’Orléans Juste; Licensing Director, Yasuko Tokunaga;
Program Manager, Becky Brown; Development Coordinator, Juliane Silveira;
Program Associate, Katie Wilson; Arts & Admin Intern, Nicole Johnson and Colette Nguyen;
Lighting Supervisor, Lauren Libretti; Production Stage Manager, Bill Schaffner;
Wardrobe Supervisor, Keiko Voltaire.
For booking information:
Elsie Management, 718-797-4577 / www.elsieman.org, National Bookings
Anna Amadei, anna-_amadei@hotmail.com, International Bookings
Press Representative: Audrey Ross/Publicity, 212-877-3399; audreyrosspub@aol.com
The Limón Institute is the official school of the Limón Dance Company, offering Limón Technique
classes at Peridance Center in New York City, as well as West and East coast summer programs
for professional and pre-professionals. Intensive workshops are offered in NYC with master
teachers Risa Steinberg, Betty Jones, Carla Maxwell, Roxane D’Orléans-Juste and Clay
Taliaferro, among others. The Professional Studies Program, accredited by the National
Association of Schools of Dance, offers nine months of intensive training. To enroll call Becky
Brown at 212-777-3353, x18. The Institute also licenses Limón’s dances. To license a dance, call
Yasuko Tokunaga at 212-777-3353 x15.
The Limón Dance Company is a member of Dance/USA, Dance/NYC, Association of Performing
Arts Presenters, Western Arts Alliance, National Association of Schools of Dance, the Arts &
Business Council, and the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce.
About the American Repertory Ballet
American Repertory Ballet is New Jersey's premiere professional classical and contemporary ballet
company. ARB's mission is to bring the joy, beauty, artistry and discipline of classical and
contemporary dance to New Jersey and nationwide audiences and to dance students through
artistic and educational programs. The performing company is committed to presenting ballets from
the 19th and 20th centuries alongside new and existing works by choreographers from today.
Founded in 1963, it is currently under the artistic leadership of Douglas Martin, former principal
dancer with the Joffrey Ballet. Its rich history of repertory includes established masterpieces by
distinguished American choreographers such as George Balanchine, Gerald Arpino, Alvin Ailey,
Paul Taylor and Twyla Tharp; cutting edge works by choreographers such as Val Caniparoli, Kirk
Peterson, Dominique Dumais, Harrison McEldowney, Amy Seiwert, Susan Shields, Melissa Barak,
Patrick Corbin, Trinette Singleton, and ARB Resident Choreographer Mary Barton; and former
Artistic Directors Dermot Burke, Marjorie Mussman, Septime Webre and Graham Lustig. ARB has
been designated a “Major Arts Institution” by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts consistently
for the past two decades, and has repeatedly been awarded a Citation of Excellence by the
Council. ARB was voted the Jersey Arts People’s Choice for “Favorite Dance Company” in 2008,
2011, 2012, and 2015.
DOUGLAS MARTIN (Artistic Director) started his ballet training with Dimitri Romanoff at the San
Jose Ballet School and was one of six dancers selected by Mikhail Baryshnikov to study in the
newly-formed American Ballet Theatre School. He was invited to join the Joffrey Ballet in 1984
where, as a principal dancer, he performed roles in ballets by Ashton, Arpino, Cranko, Balanchine,
Joffrey, Taylor, Pendleton, Kudelka and many other great 20th century choreographers. Martin was
featured in performances of Dance in America on PBS and was an original cast member of the
historic recreation of Nijinsky’s Le Sacre du printemps. He was among the last dancers of the
Joffrey Ballet to spend the majority of his career in the company working under founder Robert
Joffrey. Martin joined the Cleveland Ballet in 1991 and danced an array of principal roles including
the Minister in Agnes deMille’s Fall River Legend. In 1993, Martin was invited to join the American
Repertory Ballet. As leading dancer and Ballet Master for ARB, Martin collaborated with directors in
creating ballets, including productions as the original cast lead in Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake,
The Dream and The Nutcracker. Martin continued to be a principal dancer in the company as well
as Ballet Master for ARB and ARBW and Principal Faculty for the Summer Intensive until his
retirement from performing in 2002. After retiring from ARB as a performer, Martin expanded his
teaching, production and choreographic work. Martin has been an integral part of the teaching staff
at the Princeton Ballet School, Rutgers University and Westminster Choir College, and has also
served as the School’s Music Director and ARBW Ballet Master. He has staged full-length and
repertory ballets for several companies, including Romeo and Juliet and Philip Jerry’s Our Town.
Additionally, Martin has choreographed for several Princeton Ballet School productions, including
Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Don Quixote and Coppélia. In 2010, Mr. Martin became Artistic
Director of American Repertory Ballet. Since then, he has premiered a new production of
Nutcracker, choreographed several new works including Ephemeral Possessions, Pathways, Rite
of Spring, Firebird, and a full-length Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream and has
commissioned 31 company premieres, including 19 world premieres.
VANESSA LOGAN (Executive Director) brings 18 years of experience in arts administration to
American Repertory Ballet. Before joining ARB, she was Chief of Staff at Boston Ballet, where she
supported operations, budgeting, staff management, and event planning. Her accomplishments at
Boston Ballet included the successful management of “Night of Stars on the Common,” a free,
outdoor performance on Boston Common that drew more than 55,000 people. Before joining
Boston Ballet, Logan served as the Director of Education and Community Initiatives for the Palace
Theater in Waterbury, CT. She created and managed a portfolio of education initiatives that
integrated arts and academics and served 80 schools and 15,000 students per year. Several of the
in-and after-school programs that Logan successfully implemented continue today. Logan is
committed to creating opportunities for collaboration and offering programming to diverse
constituents. She succeeded at engaging new partners for the theater by spearheading committees
and serving on local boards. As a resident teaching artist for The CT Commission on Culture and
Tourism, Logan shared her love of dance at many schools throughout the state. She authored and
implemented several dance and academic syllabi, most notably a complete developmental dance
and language arts curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade. Logan, a former dancer, attended
The Juilliard School and graduated from Goucher College with a B.A.in dance. She received her
childhood training from Donna Bonasera at Connecticut Dance Theatre. She is a lifelong advocate
for community and education arts programs and is especially committed to building youth
engagement in the arts. She has presented arts administration workshops at the University of
Connecticut and Simmons College. She sits on the Board of Directors of the Boston Children’s
Theatre and formerly served on the boards of Connecticut Dance Alliance and Main Street
Waterbury.
CAMERON AUBLE-BRANIGAN (Dancer), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, began his ballet
under William DeGregory of the Pennsylvania Ballet. He received his pre-professional training on
scholarship from The San Francisco Ballet School, The School at Jacob’s Pillow, The Juilliard
School, The Rock School for Dance Education, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Barbara
Sandonato School of Ballet, and Metropolitan Ballet Academy. Since joining ARB in 2012, he has
performed as Cavalier in Nutcracker, Prince Ivan in Douglas Martin's Firebird, and featured roles in
works by Trinette Singleton and Kirk Peterson.
SHAYE FIRER (Dancer) was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and raised in Vancouver,
Canada. She received her early training at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School and attended various
intensive programs such as The National Ballet of Canada, Alberta Ballet, Kaatsbaan International
Dance Centre, Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy, and as a Trainee at American Repertory
Ballet’s Princeton Ballet School. Since she was promoted from Trainee to company dancer in 2011,
she has performed as The Chosen One in Douglas Martin’s Rite of Spring, Titania in Martin’s A
Midsummer Night’s Dream, featured roles in works by Patrick Corbin, Kirk Peterson, and Trinette
Singleton.
KIRIL FILIPOV (Dancer), born in Sofia, Bulgaria, began his Vaganova ballet training at
National School of Dance Art in Sofia at the age of 10. In 2012, Filipov continued his education on
full scholarship at Joffrey Ballet School in New York while performing with its pre-professional
company Joffrey Concert Group, with whom he performed pieces by Africa Guzman, Davis
Robertson, Desmond Richardson, Larry Keigwin, Robert Battle, and masterpieces by Gerald Arpino
and George Balanchine. This is his first season with ARB.
MONICA GIRAGOSIAN (Dancer), originally from Virginia, received her training at the
Maryland Youth Ballet, the Washington School of Ballet and the Kirov Academy of Ballet. In 2008,
Monica placed in the Top Twelve Women at the Youth America Grand Prix regional competition,
and in 2009, she was a New York City Finalist. Monica joined BalletMet Columbus as a trainee in
2009. Monica joined ARB in 2011 and has since performed a number of principal roles in
Nutcracker, Juliet in Douglas Martin's Romeo and Juliet, Emily in Philip Jerry's Our Town, and
featured roles in works by Mary Barton and Kirk Peterson.
MARIO GONZALEZ (Dancer) started dancing at the Marya Kennett Dance School in his
hometown of Goshen, NY. Mario received his pre-professional training at Walnut Hill School for the
Arts on scholarship under the direction of Michael Owen. He has also trained at: The Boston Ballet,
The Alvin Ailey School, The Juilliard School, Pacific Northwest Ballet, San Francisco Ballet,
Nederlands Dans Theater, The Cunningham Fellowship, and Springboard Danse Montréal. He has
danced repertoire by George Balanchine, Merce Cunningham, Nicolo Fonte, Madboots Dance,
Stephan Laks, Paul Lightfoot & Sol Leon, Matthew Neenan, and Crystal Pite, among others. Mario
recently received his BFA from SUNY Purchase College. This is his first season with American
Repertory Ballet.
SAMANTHA GULLACE (Dancer) trained at Princeton Ballet School and the Joffrey Ballet School in
New York. She worked with choreographers Peter Pucci, Margo Sappington, Cameron Baasden,
and performed Joffrey Ballet’s Billboards: Willing and Able. Samantha also completed the Trainee
Program of the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, IL. Since joining ARB, she has performed in Twyla Tharp’s
Eight Jelly Rolls, the premiere of Douglas Martin's Ephemeral Possessions, as various principal
roles in Nutcracker, as Hippolyta in the world premiere of Douglas Martin's A Midsummer Night's
Dream, and featured roles in ballets by Patrick Corbin, Mary Barton, and Kirk Peterson.
JACOPO JANELLI (Dancer) trained with Fabula Saltis in Rome, with summer programs at The
Royal Ballet School and Princeton Ballet School. As an ARB Trainee, Janelli performed lead roles in
Princeton Ballet School productions: Toreador in Don Quixote and Siegfried in Swan Lake. Since he
joined the company, Janelli has danced the role of Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet, The Ancient One in
Rite of Spring, the Prince in Nutcracker, Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and featured roles in
ballets by Trinette Singleton and Kirk Peterson.
ELLEN LOU (Dancer) began dancing at American Repertory Ballet’s Princeton Ballet School at age
12 and joined the Trainee program in the fall of 2014. She appeared as the White Swan in Swan
Lake with ARB Workshop in spring of 2013 and as Aurora in Sleeping Beauty in spring of 2014.
Since joining the company in the spring of 2015, Ellen has appeared in Mary Barton's Shades of
Time, in Douglas Martin’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and as Clara, Marzipan, Snow, Flowers,
and Dew Drop in Nutcracker.
KAREN LESLIE MOSCATO (Dancer) began studying ballet at age 4 at American Repertory Ballet’s
Princeton Ballet School. She attended summer programs at Kaatsbaan International Dance Center
and Boston Ballet. Since joining ARB in 2011, Karen Leslie has performed feature roles in works by
Gerald Arpino, Mary Barton, Douglas Martin, Phillip Jerry, Kirk Peterson, and Twyla Tharp. In ARB’s
Nutcracker, she has performed a number of principal roles including Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow
Queen, Dew Drop Fairy, Marzipan Woman and Sugar Doll. She danced the role of Juliet in the
world premiere of Douglas Martin’s Romeo and Juliet and the role of Titania in the world premiere of
Martin’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
MATTIA PALLOZZI (Dancer) was born and raised in Italy, where he received his early training at
the School of Teatro Dell’Opera then at the Accademia Nazionale Di Danza. During this time, he
performed as a soloist in work by Ugo dell’Ara’s and Ismael Ivo. In 2011 he joined ARB/Princeton
Ballet School’s Trainee Program, where he has had the opportunity to perform alongside the
company in works by Gerald Arpino, Mary Barton, and Patrick Corbin. In 2013, he was promoted to
a full company member. He danced the role of Romeo in the world premiere of Douglas Martin’s
Romeo and Juliet and the role of The Faun in ARB's company premiere of Kirk Peterson's Afternoon
of a Faun.
LILY SAITO (Dancer) was born and raised in New York City. She studied at School of American
Ballet, the official school of New York City Ballet, on scholarship at Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Ballet School, the official school of American Ballet Theatre, at Ellison Ballet School, and, most
recently, on full scholarship as a Trainee at The Washington Ballet. Saito performed with the
Washington Ballet in Septime Webre’s world premiere of Sleepy Hollow, Alice in Wonderland, Kirk
Peterson’s Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and the New Movement. This is her first season with
American Repertory Ballet.
NANAKO YAMAMOTO (Dancer) was born and raised in Japan, where she began her training at
the Geijutsuza Ballet Studio Jardin des Arts. In 2005, she was selected to attend the prestigious
Royal Ballet Summer School, then auditioned for and was accepted to the Elmhurst School for
Dance in Association with the Birmingham Royal Ballet, where she performed in multiple
professional productions as a student. She later performed with New Tampa Dance Theatre, Dance
Theatre of Tampa, Ballet Fleming, and with Boca Ballet. Since joining ARB in 2013, she has danced
featured roles in Nutcracker, including Snow Queen and Sugar Plum Fairy, and in Gerald Arpino’s
Confetti and works by Mary Barton and Douglas Martin.
MICHAEL LANDEZ (Apprentice), originally from San Antonio, Texas, began his training with Buddy
and Susan Trevino. He has spent many summers at the Joffrey Workshop in Texas, where he has
had the pleasure training with Trinette Singleton, Diane Orio, and Mauro Villanueva. After high
school, he spent a year as a Trainee with American Repertory Ballet. This is his first season as an
apprentice with American Repertory Ballet.
MIZUKU SATO (Trainee-Apprentice), born in Tokyo, Japan, began training at Misako Komiya ballet
studio in Tokyo before moving to the School of Alberta Ballet under Murray Kilgor and Nancy Kilgor.
While dancing in Japan, she performed as a soloist role in Kirk Peterson's La Source. She also
spent a summer training at Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Sato has been an ARB Trainee since 2013. She
danced with the ARB in Firebird, Our Town, and Romeo and Juliet, and as Marzipan, Snow, and
Flowers in Nutcracker.
About Coreoarte
Coreoarte, founded in Caracas - Venezuela in 1983, under the direction of Professor and
Researcher Noris Ugueto and dancer, choreographer and dance master Carlos Orta. Creating
Coreoarte responded to the need for a comprehensive training school of dance, to include both its
program and its philosophy, Venezuelan identity, and that was available to all interested persons
without distinction of any kind.
Carlos Orta, who died on May 15, 2004, devoted much of his time to the search for a means of
expression for the modern and contemporary dance in Venezuela and Latin America; reflected
especially in training and choreography of the Company, which has a large number of his pieces in
the repertoire. Moreover Noris Ugueto, has training in different areas of dance; directed by the
teacher and choreographer Evelia Beristain in modern dance and traditional dances Yolanda
Moreno; executed performances around the world as part of the prestigious Danzas Venezuela,
participated as a dancer in several TV shows in Argentina, United States, Trinidad, Russia and
Venezuela. His years as a professional dancer and researcher are at the essence of the dances in
Venezuela and Latin America. It has been a valuable contribution and a very positive influence on
the work ahead to achieve merge the Coreoarte traditional with the contemporary.
The Coreoarte project consists of the Comprehensive School of dance and professional
contemporary dance company. The philosophy of this artistic and cultural group created from the
beginning the search for a body language that expresses the Latin -Caribbean as identification and
projection of our culture. In the training of the students and the implementation of the different
dances from the company, this essence is emphasized in a contemporary form and context. Since
the beginning of its foundation, Coreoarte has been developing a research, training, advertising, and
spreading our culture, especially in rural and urban communities. We strive to continue
strengthening the values that identify us as Latin American Caribbean, and as Venezuelans,
expressing through contemporary dance, our cultural wealth.
TERRY SPRINGER (Artistic Director and Dancer), is a native of Trinidad and Tobago and has
studied classical ballet, contemporary dance and other dance styles including folklore and modern
jazz. He migrated to Venezuela to dance with Coreoarte in 1991, and since then, he has been a
dancer, teacher and Rehearsal Director of Coreoarte, and has toured the world with the company.
Terry was appointed Artistic Director of the company in 2014. Mr. Springer holds a Bachelor’s
Degree in Cultural Education and is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Linguistics. He has
also completed a training course at the Limón Teachers’ Program, and is an avid percussionist.
CAROLINA AVENDAÑO (Dancer) received her training in contemporary dance under the
guidance, philosophy and style of Noris Ugueto and Carlos Orta. Since 1991, she has been a
member of Coreoarte Professional Dance Company with whom she has performed in Venezuela
and other places around the world such as Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle
East. Carolina is currently directing the Coreoarte Integral Dance School and is responsible for the
Escuelita Project. She is also a professor at UNEARTE, the Venezuelan University of the Arts.
About the Royal Danish Ballet
The Royal Danish Ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company, based at the Royal
Danish Theatre in Kongens Nytorv, Copenhagen, Denmark. It is one of the oldest ballet companies
in the world and originates from 1748, when the Royal Danish Theatre was founded. It was finally
organized in 1771 in response to the great popularity of French and Italian styles of dance. The
company was founded with the opening of the Royal Danish Theatre, which has served as its home
since that time. The Royal Danish Ballet school was founded in 1771 under the French ballet
teacher Pierre Laurent (1730-1807), Then Vincenzo Galeotti developed it and August Bournonville
founded his methodology for the school.
GREGORY DEAN (Dancer), born in 1984, is an English ballet dancer. After terms with the Ballet
Vorpommern and the Scottish Ballet, he joined the Royal Danish Ballet in 2008 where he has been
promoted to principal dancer.
CHARLES ANDERSEN (Dancer), born in 1987, is an American ballet dancer. Educated at
Anaheim Ballet, America, and graduated in 2006 from the Royal Ballet School in London, he joined
the Royal Danish Ballet in 2006 as a dancer in the corps de ballet.
GÁBOR BAUNOCH (Damcer), born in 1975, is a Hungarian ballet dancer. Baunoch was trained at
the Hungarian Dance Academy and at the Schweizerische Balletschule and became engaged by
the Hungarian State Opera and Niedersachsisches Stadtstheater, before he joined the corps de
ballet at the Royal Danish Ballet in 1996.
About the sjDanceco
sjDANCEco/San José, CA is the foremost Contemporary Dance Company in the city of SJ and in
southern Silicon Valley. Founded in 2003, the company’s “Brand” has been to the produce the best
contemporary dance by our resident choreographers and guest artists as well as masterpieces from
the American Modern Dance Repertory. We believe that the pairing of great works from other eras
and new choreography brings to our company and our audiences a rare opportunity to witness a
broad spectrum of what Dance can be in the hope that it resonates and touches more of our
audience through this expansive palette and unique language.
MARIA BASILE (Founder, Co-Artistic Director, Choreographer, Dancer) is the 2010 recipient of
Arts
Silicon Valley Artist Fellowship for Performance, received the 2009 Individual Artist
Special Recognition award for her choreographic contributions in Santa Clara County and was a
2009 “Isadora Duncan
nominee for Best Performance in ‘Birthing the Ascension.’ Maria
was recently honored by Bay Area Dance Watch with the 2014 LiveBlessay Award for Best
Dancer/Actress. She is a founding member and
Artistic Director for sjDANCEco. Basile’s
‘Birthing the Ascension’ (2006) was hailed by Rita Felciano as “one of her finest achievements…
exquisitely designed dance… (that) eloquently spoke of
within change. It was her
opening solo as roaming spirit over the waters that set the tone.” Besides her annual
choreography for sjDANCEco, Maria is a soloist in the OCEAN dance performance with
Dance (Marina, CA). She has choreographed for the Cabrillo Music Festival, Opera San José,
Midsummer Mozart Festival, De Anza College and San Jose State University Dance Theatre (5
seasons).
highlights of Ms. Basile’s career have been as a charter member of The
Limón West Dance Project of San Jose, CA (1994 – 1998) and as part of The Limón Dance
Company’s critically acclaimed
–1998
Anniversary World Tour. She has also danced in
the Bay Area with ODC/SF and Anne Bluethenthal & Dancers. Ms. Basile competed in The XXIII
Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Varna,
garia. Ms. Basile is a Balance a
certified instructor by the Balance Center (posture/ structural integration), and since 1996 a
prominent teacher of Ballroom, Modern, and Latin dance at De Anza College, San
City
College, and San José State University. She received her BS in Dance from the University of
DOMINIC DUONG (Company Dancer) is described as a “ hyper-kinetic” award winning dancer
and choreographer by French Clements of SF Weekly, San Francisco. He was recently a recipient
of “The Spirit of Dance Award” presented by Jim Tobin of BayAreaDanceWatch, and was one of the
12 national finalist in the first “A.W.A.R.D. Show!-2011 San Francisco” for his work, ‘Exurgency’. His
choreographic works have been presented at The Garage/SF, MoveMENTSF, ODC Theater/SF,
RAW Concept Series/SF, Spector-Dance/Marina, and also by internationally recognized Chinese
dancer and choreographer, Yao Yong of YaoYong Dance. He has been a dancer with sjDANCEco
since 2006 and was hailed during the company’s 5th Anniversary Season by Rita Felciano in the SJ
Mercury News saying, “Throughout the evening, it was difficult to take your eyes off this lithe and
beautifully trained artist who integrates Western dance and martial arts into his dance.” Dominic
worked with Emmy, Oscar and Tony Award winner, Shanda Sawyer, on the stage of Thuy Nga’s
‘Paris By Night’. He received his B.A. in Dance from San Jose State University in 2006 where he
was awarded Outstanding Graduation Senior. His solo, ‘Quietus’ was enthusiastically received at
the ChoreoProject Awards in 2007 and later presented during sjDANCEco’s 5th Anniversary
Season about which Ms. Felciano wrote. He is currently in collaboration with Kelly Kemp of
Number9 for an evening of works to be presented at Dance Mission Theater/SF, and also with
internationally award winning composer, T.C. Cosser in a collaboration of a brand new Musical.
HSIANG-HSIU LIN (Company Choreographer, Dancer), is Artistic Director of ‘Lin HH Dance
Company' and received her BA in dance and MA in performing arts from San José State University.
She was a charter member of the Limón West Dance Project/San José and a member of the Limón
Dance Company's 50th anniversary tour in 1997-98. Ms. Lin has received many grants and awards
from Taiwan’s National Cultural and Arts Foundation (NCAF), has created several commissioned
works for the Kaoshiung City Ballet and selected as one of Taiwan's emerging choreographers. In
2003 she formed 'Lin HH Dance Company.' In 2005 – 06 Ms. Lin, along with Robert Regala,
performed Limón's classic duet “The Exiles,” which toured Taiwan and was performed on Dance
Works/SJSU. Returning to the States in 2009, she joined sjDANCEco as choreographer and
performer. Her collaboration with sjDANCEco’s artists, dancers of the University Dance Theatre/
SJSU and her dancers from Taiwan, produced Mix/Match in 2010, which was nominated for an
Isadora Duncan Dance Award for Achievement in Choreography. Over the last few years, Lin has
been invited back to Taiwan to choreograph and conduct yoga workshops in the summer. Lin has
taught extensively for Tawain’s prestigious universities, the Dance Program of SJSU, Kaoshiung
City Ballet, Neo Dance Company and Cloud Gate Dance Theatre. She is also a certified Astanga
Vinyas Yoga teacher and is currently teaching Dancing Yoga and company class for sjDANCEco.
DOMINIQUE LOMULJO (Company Dancer) is a 2008 Bachelor of Arts in Dance graduate
from the Dance Program at SJSU where she was a member of the University Dance Theatre - the
advanced performing ensemble. She is the recipient of the Carol Ann Haws Award in recognition of
excellence in performance, and her choreography “Embody ONE” which became part of UDT’s
repertory after being adjudicated at the American College Dance Festival. After graduation,
Dominique pursued her two passions - Dance and Teaching. She teaches all levels of both Jazz
and Ballet and continues to choreograph for the UDT pro-gram at her Alma Mater. Dominique's
most recent work "MissShapen Fortune" was selected to perform in the 2013 ACDF. Her dance
career began at 4 years old, and passion for dance blossomed as she
one of the
youngest teachers at Dance Attack. As a member of the Senior Company, Dominique danced
with Sioux Lehner, Debra Emerson-Boyd, and Jen Hechtle-Bradford for 8 years. During her time
with
Foothill College Dance Company she was nominated for Best Female Performer of the
Year. Dominique's time at sjDANCEco coincides with her time as Co-Artistic Director,
teacher, and choreographer
DACPAC - a modern/contemporary college preparatory dance
company. 2015 is Dominique's seventh season as a member in sjDANCEco where she has
performed all of the company’s classic works
by José Limón, as well as many
World Premieres choreographed by Company and Guest
GABRIEL MATA (Company Dancer) began dancing at the age of 16 in High School. After
graduation he moved on to train at Santa Ana College and then transferred to San Jose State
University in 2012 graduating 2015 as Outstanding Graduating Senior. As a company member in
SJSU's University Dance Theatre. Mr. Mata has performed work's by SJSU faculty Gary Masters,
Heather Cooper, Jill Yager, Dominique Lomuljo and several guest artists. Mr. Mata has worked with
Raphael Boumaïla, Kara Davis, Robert Dekkers, Mark Haim, Rogelio Lopez and has also danced
for Mark Foeringher Dance Project SF, Anaheim Ballet and Opera San Jose. Mr. Mata is in his
fourth season with sjDANCEco and first season with REACH BC Dance Company. sjDANCEco has
also been an outlet for Mr. Mata to present his own choreography. Gabriel is grateful for all the
opportunities, support, love and artistry from sjDANCEco, family and friends.
ROBERT REGALA (Company Dancer) earned a B.A. Degree in Dance from San Jose State
University, California. Subsequently, he performed with the Limón West Dance Project and was a
principal dancer with the Limón Dance Company in NYC. He has danced the works of Alan
Danielson, Mark Haim, Doris Humphrey, Jiri Kylian, James Kudelka, José Limón, Lar Lubovitch,
Gary Masters, Fred Mathews, Donald McKayle, Anthony Tudor, and Doug Varone. In 2005, he
embarked on a career as an independent dance artist. He traveled to Taiwan to teach, perform, and
study martial arts. In Taiwan, he has collaborated with Lin HH Dance Company and has set new
works for the National Taiwan University of the Arts, and Taipei National University of the Arts. He
was interim artistic director of Dance Forum Taipei Company, Spring 2007. Most recently, he has
been performing with Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie/Canada.
HANNAH VAUGHAN (Company Dancer) started dance at the age of two in Hunstville, AL.
After moving to California at the age of six, she continued her love of dance and by the age of 10
decided that she wanted to focus on dance professionally. Hannah was a student at the Santa
Clarita Ballet Academy for 10 years where she was a part of the pre-professional company. She per
-formed annually in the Nutcracker and spring shows where she was fortunate to play solo and/or
principal roles. Hannah trained in the R.A.D. (Royal Academy of Dance) where she obtained
Distinction and high marks on all of her exams from grade three to Advanced two. Hannah is a
graduate of San Jose State University with a B.F.A. in Dance. She is blessed to have worked with
choreographers such as Kara Davis, Rogelio Lopez, Heather Cooper, Maria Basile, Jill Yager, and
Gary Masters. Hannah is now performing with Peter & Co. SF, Reach BC Co. , and is happy to
appearing in her 2nd season with sjDANCEco.
GARY MASTERS (Founder, Co-Artistic Director, Choreographer), is the 2012 – 13 recipient of
the
Duncan Award for Restaging/Reconstruction of José Limón’s The Moor’s Pavane and
the 2007-8 Isadora Duncan Awardee for ‘Sustained Achievement’. He is founder and
-Artistic
Director of sjDANCEco
Professor of Dance at San José State University 2001 - 15. A
graduate of the Juilliard School, he has been associated with the Limón Dance Company/
Foundation as Dancer, Artistic Associate,
Director of the Limón West Dance
Project and the Limón Dance Company’s San José Operations
1969. He has been hailed
by Dance Magazine as “...one of the most gifted performers in contemporary dance...” and his
choreography as a “...dance with symbolism that may be seen as something deeply
ual, a
kind of seeking into the unknown...” Besides choreography for sjDANCEco, he has created work
for the Limón Dance Company/NY, Limón West Dance Project/San José, Diablo Ballet/Walnut
Creek,
ville Ballet, Dance Kaleidoscope/ Indianapolis, Path Dance Company/Baltimore and
for the Cabrillo Music Festival and Opera San José. For more than a decade together with
Fred Mathews, he directed
Mathews-Masters Dance Company/New York that toured the US,
Canada and abroad. Other awards have included Arts Council Silicon Valley’s 2005 Artist
Fellowship for Choreography and two National
ment Choreography
About the Canadian Contemporary Dance Company
Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre was launched in 1980 by Deborah Lundmark and Michael
deConinck Smith to present gifted next-generation artists in professional productions. Based in
Toronto, CCDT is comprised of dancers up to eighteen years of age performing one of Canada’s
most diverse repertoires by outstanding international choreographers including Colin Connor,
Alexander Whitley, David Earle, Danny Grossman, Kevin Wynn and Belinda McGuire. Acclaimed as
“a National treasure” in Canada’s Globe and Mail, CCDT has staged more than fifteen hundred
performances from Buffalo to Beijing, most recently representing Canada at the Commonwealth
Youth Dance Festival in Glasgow. Other highlights include appearances at Toronto’s Princess of
Wales and Royal Alexandra Theatres, tours to Singapore, Malaysia and China, and five invitations
to the Canada Dance Festival in Ottawa. The most frequently featured company on Canada’s
acclaimed NextSteps showcase of dance, CCDT returns in 2015/16 to perform WinterSong
December 8 to 12 and Precipice May 24 to 28 at Fleck Dance Theatre, Toronto.
CCDT’s relationship with the Limón legacy stretches back to 1988 when Canada’s leading
proponent of the Limón technique, Donna Krasnow, introduced CCDT to José’s timeless movement
qualities that inform his choreography. Beginning in 2000, Limón Company Artistic Director, Carla
Maxwell has nurtured two former CCDT members, Kristen Foote and Belinda McGuire. Now led by
the company’s third generation of Limón teachers, CCDT’s training program, beginning at eight
years of age and balanced with Royal Academy of Dance ballet, is unique worldwide. José Limón
has profoundly shaped CCDT and generations of its dancers. It is an honour to be given the
opportunity to pay tribute to his artistic genius as part of this historic event.
Company Dancers
Nicolette Coppola, Essence Haigh-Blackman, Sully Malaeb Proulx, , Bryony McCaughey, Brianna
Rennie, Gabrielle Ritchie, Nicholas Ruscica, Frances Samson, Hannah Shikatani, Hannah
Szeptycki Apprentices: Dana Martin-Wylie, Kaiya Lee, Lola Jenkins, Paris Forbes
CCDT provides young artists the opportunity to experience the life of a professional dancer, training
intensively and performing throughout Canada and abroad. Company members dedicate up to
twenty-five hours weekly to technique classes, rehearsals and the creative process during an eleven
month schedule at the company’s Toronto studios and four to five weeks performing for young
audiences and the public in two home seasons and several touring engagements.
The cast of The Winged ranges from 11 to 18 years. Typically, two-thirds of the company dancers
make their way through the three auditioned tiers of CCDT’s development programs, Young
Apprentice (beginning at 8 years), Core Apprentice (beginning at about 12 years) and Company
Apprentice, before spending an average of three years as company members. In addition, annual
auditions attract aspiring artists from regional performing arts schools and competition-based
studios. By the time they complete high school, CCDT dancers have already spent several
seasons coming to understand the rigours and rewards of life in a dance company and are ideally
equipped to chart their future path.
Former CCDT members have furthered their training at prestigious programs including The Juilliard
School, SUNY Purchase, The Rotterdam Dance Academy and London Contemporary Dance
School. They have gone on to dance with renowned companies including Mark Morris Dance
Group, Doug Varone and Dancers, Gallim Dance, Toronto Dance Theatre, Winnipeg Contemporary
Dance, Conny Janssen Danst, Wayne McGregor l Random Dance, Matthew Bourne’s AiMP and
Skånes Dansteater. Others have founded their own companies and made their mark internationally
as choreographers including Matthias Sperling, Patricia Quevedo, Belinda McGuire, David
Norsworthy, Miranda Abbott, Jordana Deveau and Ula Sickle.
About the Hartt School of Dance Division
The Hartt School Dance Division, originally the School of the Hartford Ballet, is a premiere preprofessional BFA program at The University of Hartford distinctive for its focus on classical and
contemporary techniques. The school is host to renowned teaching artists who have worked closely
with leading figures in 20th century dance, George Balanchine, Martha Graham, José Limón and
Anthony Tudor as well as guest artists who represent the forefront of contemporary dance. Its
alumni work in a wide variety of professional companies and schools throughout the nation.
JENNIFER BINVERSIE (Dancer) grew up in Manitowoc, WI and attended the Alabama School
of Fine Arts, the Virginia School of the Arts and the Jean Wolfmeyer School of Dance, before
coming to the Hartt School. She is a Dance Pedagogy major, with minors in Performing Arts
Management and Entrepreneurial Studies, expecting to graduate in 2016.
CALVIN BITTNER (Dancer) grew up in Rocky Mount, NC, first studying ballet at the Rocky
Mount Dance Academy, then at the Raleigh School of Ballet, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He
graduated from the school in 2013, and was accepted into the University of Hartford, The Hartt
School. He majors in Dance Performance, and is working towards graduation from the University of
Hartford Honors Program in spring of 2017.
HANNAH COLLINS (Dancer) was born and raised in Japan. She started dancing ballet at a
local studio at the age of six. She moved to New York at the age of 15 to attend Fiorello H.
LaGuardia Performing Arts High School. She is a Dance Performance major at The Hartt School,
University of Hartford, expecting to graduate in 2016.
MICHELLE CUDDY (Dancer) is from Bolton, MA. She began dancing at L’Ecole de Ballet and has
most recently attended summer programs including The Martha Graham School of Contemporary
Dance and San Francisco Conservatory of Dance. She is currently attending The Hartt School at
the University of Hartford pursuing a Dance Performance major and a Psychology minor. She
expects to graduate in 2016.
FRANCES FULLER (Dancer) is from Sayreville, New Jersey. She studied at The Dance Stop
Dance Education Center, Summer Intensives at Perry Mansfield, Hubbard Street Chicago, and at
Kaatsbaan Extreme Ballet. Attending The Hartt School at the University of Hartford, she is a Dance
Major, Emphasis on Ballet Pedagogy, aiming for graduation in 2017.
TY LYONS GRAYNOR (Dancer) is originally from Long Island, NY. He studies Dance
Performance at The Hartt School, University of Hartford, and is expected to graduate in 2018.
MARJORIE GROSS (Dancer) grew up in Columbus, OH, where she began her training at KStudio and BalletMet. She is currently a senior in the Hartt School, University of Hartford, under the
direction of Stephen Pier. She is expected to graduate in May 2016, with a BFA in Dance
Performance and minors in Entrepreneurial Studies and Performing Management.
KAYLA HAMILTON (Dancer) is from Carmel, NY, and studied at the Logrea Dance Academy.
She is a Dance major with an Emphasis in Ballet Pedagogy at the Hartt School, University of
Hartford, expecting to graduate in 2017.
JOSEPH HEITMAN (Dancer) is from Middletown, CT, and studied at The Greater Hartford
Academy of the Arts and New England Ballet. He is a Dance Performance Major at The Hartt
School, University of Hartford, expecting to graduate in 2017.
ISAAC LERNER (Dancer) is from Redding, CT and studied dance at the Ridgefield
Conservatory of Dance during high school. He is a senior at The Hartt School, University of Hartford
as a Dance Performance Major, expecting to graduate in 2016. He performed many works by José
Limón at the Hartt School including The Wingéd, Mazurkas, and Psalm as well as works by Doug
Varone and Take Ueyama.
KAREEM LEWIS (Dancer), a native of Boston, MA, began his formal dance training at the
Boston Arts Academy, and is currently a senior Ballet Pedagogy Major at the Hartt school,
graduating in 2016.
Currently residing in Hartford, Connecticut, SARAH NULSEN (Dancer, alternate) is a Dance
Performance major at The Hartt School, University of Hartford, Class of 2018.
Originally from Redding, CT, DANIELLA PARISOT (Dancer, alternate) began her studies at Wilton
Dance Studio, later studying at The Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance. She is currently a junior at
The Hartt School, University of Hartford, where she is earning a BFA in Dance Performance, with a
Ballet Pedagogy Emphasis. She expects to graduate in 2017.
MARIELENA QUINTANAR (Dancer, alternate) is from originally Carlisle, PA where she
studied at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet for ten years before coming to the Hartt School. She is
a major at UHart in Dance Performance and will graduate in 2018.
VICTORIA SAMES (Dancer) is originally from Annapolis, MD and is currently studying at The
Hartt School, University of Hartford, earning her BFA in Ballet Pedagogy and Performance. She
expects to graduate in the spring of 2017.
LAUREN TURLEY (Dancer) is from Dennisport, MA. She studied at Reaching Heart School of
Ballet on Cape Cod and has attended summer programs, most recently San Francisco
Conservatory of Dance. She is a Dance major with an Emphasis in Ballet Pedagogy at the Hartt
School, University of Hartford, expecting to graduate in May 2016.
About the Meadows Dance Ensemble of
SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts, a charter member of the National Association of Schools of
Dance, develops disciplined, versatile dance artists through a balanced study of ballet, modern and
jazz techniques, theory and repertory. Students perform masterworks by acclaimed 20th-century
choreographers such as Balanchine and Graham as well as contemporary masters such as Paul
Taylor and Twyla Tharp. Master classes, residencies and guest choreographers are a regular part
of the academic year. In addition to appearing in critically acclaimed performances on campus,
students have performed in major venues in the Dallas Arts District, where they have appeared with
the Martha Graham Dance Company and the Meadows Symphony Orchestra. Alumni perform with
renowned dance organizations worldwide, grace the Broadway stage, and direct successful
companies and schools.
GRACE CUNY (Dancer) began her ballet training under the direction of Paul Mejia and Maria
Balogh in Arlington, Texas. Her past summer intensives include the Jillana School, SAB, Exploring
Ballet with Suzanne Farrell, and most recently the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance. In 2013
she danced as an intern for the Suzanne Farrell Ballet. Grace currently attends SMU as a Dance
and English major.
DEEPA LIEGEL (Dancer), originally from Seattle, WA studied at Cornish College’s Preparatory
Department under Steve Casteel, Pat Hon and Brenna Monroe-Cook. Ms. Liegel also studied
classical Indian Kathak dance with Leela Kathak Dance. Currently, Ms. Liegel is working towards a
BFA in Dance Performance and a BA in Arts Management at Southern Methodist University. She is
honored and excited to perform at the Limón Dance Company’s 70th Anniversary Festival!
ZACH BIEHL (Dancer), was born in Spring, Texas and received his pre-collegiate training from
Revolve Dance Company, performing alongside them throughout the Houston metroplex. Zach is
now in his third year at SMU, double majoring in dance performance and creative computation. At
SMU, Zach has been afforded the opportunities to work with choreographers such as Adam
Hougland, Bill T. Jones, Danny Buraczeski, Joshua Peugh, and Christopher Dolder. He is interested
in layering computational art and dance to craft environments warranting investigation
ALEX DRUZBANSKI (Dancer)
Southern Methodist University class of 2016, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater's Peter Pan (2011), John
Neumeier's Streetcar Named Desire (2012), Bruce Woods' My Brothers Keeper (2013), George
Balanchine's Valse Fantasie (2013), Joost Vrouenraets' Rite of Spring (2013), Antony Tudor's Dark
Elegies (2013), Bill T. Jones' D-Man in the Water (2014), Adam Hougland's Cold Virtues (2014),
Danny Buraczeski's Ezekiel's Wheel (2015) John Selya's Dark Side (2015)
REID CONLON (Dancer), born and raised in Canton, Michigan, is currently a Junior Dance
Major at Southern Methodist University. He has been dancing since the age of six and specializes in
Jazz and Musical Theatre. While at SMU, Reid has performed many pieces from esteemed
choreographers such as Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Bob Fosse, Daniel Buraczeski, John Selya,
Christopher Dolder, and now José Limón. Reid’s dream is to have a long and prosperous career on
Broadway.
EMILY BERNET (Dancer), a native of Dallas, TX, is currently pursuing a BFA in Dance
Performance at Southern Methodist University. She is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High
School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and is a founding company member of Joshua L.
Peugh's Dark Circles Contemporary Dance. Emily has also studied with Hubbard Street Dance
Chicago, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance. Other
credits include works by Joost Vrouenraets, Takehiro Ueyama, Larry Keigwin and Mike Esperanza.
HOPE ENDRENYI (Dancer) is a senior dance major at Southern Methodist University. During her
time there, she has performed works by Danny Buraczeski, Adam Hougland, Bob Fosse, Anthony
Tudor, and now José Limón ! Hope also works with PrismCo.- a movement theatre company based
in Dallas, TX specializing in interdisciplinary, collaborative storytelling. She is delighted to be at the
Joyce to celebrate the Limón Dance Company!
ADRIAN AGUIRRE (Dancer) is originally from El Paso, TX, and is attending school in Dallas at
Southern Methodist University where he studies Dance Performance and Film. He has worked with
choreographers such as Alex Sanchez, Danny Buraczesky, Christopher Dolder, Adam Hougland,
Cathy Young, and Joost Vrouenraets. Currently a senior, Adrian plans to combine both of his
degrees and showcase choreography through film.
MICHAEL STONE (Dancer) began his training at age 14 in Lewisville, TX, and quickly found his
passion for ballet. He is currently a junior at Southern Methodist University. He has had the
opportunity to train under master teachers such as John Gardner, Helen Starr, Thom Clower, David
Howard, Dylan Crossman, Daniel Ulbricht, and Gillian Murphy as well as Joshua Peugh, Adam
Hougland, and Danny Buraczecki. He is a Guest Artist with North Central Ballet Theater, Festival
Ballet Theater, and Collin County Ballet Theatre.
MALLORY (Dancer) is a Dallas native graduating from Southern Methodist University in December
2015 with a major in Dance Performance and a minor in Applied Physiology and Health
Management. She was a trainee at the Joffrey Ballet School and trained with Darla Hoover at Ballet
Academy East. Mallory danced with Dark Circles Contemporary Dance USA in their 2012-2013
season and has performed with the Bruce Wood Dance Project in Dallas, TX.
SALVATORE BONILLA (Dancer) is a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is also a Junior at
Southern Methodist University studying Dance Performance. He has performed works by Bill T.
Jones, Adam Houghland, and Joshua Peugh during his time at SMU so far. He is also a former
member of Joshua Peugh's Dark Circles Contemporary Dance company.
RAUL MACHORRO (Dancer) is a graduate of the high school for the performing arts in Houston.
He trained at Houston Ballet Academy, the Rock School, and Ballet Austin. He has danced for the
Houston Grand Opera. Los Angeles Opera, West Palm Beach Opera, So You Think You Can
Dance, the Latin Grammys, Tokyo DISNEY SEA (Dancer) and several commercials including
Subway, Nokia, and Albertsons. He has choreographed for recording artist Taio Cruz and Diego
Boneta. In 2012 he was commissioned to choreograph "Nighthawks" for Troupe Vertigo at the Ford
amphitheater in Hollywood. He is grateful to perform the work of José Limón with the beautiful SMU
cast.
SUMMER MYATT (Dancer), a graduate of Booker T. Washington HSPVA, is currently a senior at
Southern Methodist University, pursuing her BFA in Dance Performance. During her time at SMU,
she’s had the pleasure of working with choreographers such as Joost Vrouenraets, Adam
Houghland, Sarah Stackhouse, Donald Mahler, and Joshua Peugh; her own choreography has also
been performed in the Brown Bag Dance Series at SMU. Summer is excited and grateful to be
performing in the José Limón International Dance Festival.
About the Tisch Department of Dance at New York University
At the Tisch Department of Dance, we seek to develop and prepare fully realized dance artists to be
critical thinkers, fearless leaders, and fluent performers.
Our bachelor’s and master’s programs emphasize the techniques of ballet and contemporary dance,
with equal emphasis on performance and choreography. Tisch’s location in the dance capital of the
world New York City allows students to frequent performances by internationally acclaimed
companies. Our own concert series provides students an opportunity to choreograph and dance for
a live audience. Graduates have the reputation of being creative muses and innovative
choreographers; they find success in concert and commercial settings, performing with world-class
dance companies, and appearing on Broadway, Radio City Music Hall and at the Metropolitan
Opera.
JUSTIN FAIRCLOTH (Dancer) is from Raleigh, North Carolina, where he began his dance
training under Christy Curtis at CC & Company Dance Complex. He went on to attend the University
of North Carolina School of the Arts performing works by José Limón, Brenda Daniels, and Juel
Lane. So far at NYU-Tisch, Justin has workshopped pieces by Cherylyn Lavagnino, Giada Ferrone,
and many student choreographers. Now, he is performing with Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance while
completing his final year at the school.
Born in San Diego, California, STANLEY GAMBUCCI (Dancer) started his dance training at The
Dance Academy in La Jolla. He is currently pursuing his BFA at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and
has performed works by Seán Curran, James Martin, and several student choreographers. This
year he will be joining NYU’s Second Avenue Dance Company and be featured in guest works by
Gregory Dolbashian, Netta Yerushalmy, and José Limón.
MADELINE JAFARI (Dancer) hails from Austin, TX where she trained at Tapestry Dance Co.
She has also studied at The Ailey School, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Complexions
Contemporary Ballet, Toscana Dance Hub, and the Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance. She
has had the pleasure to dance the works of Giada Ferrone, Vita Osojnik, Gina Patterson, Michelle
Dorrance, Deborah Jowitt, and Seán Curran. Ms. Jafari is in her final year as a dance major at
NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.
CARLY KRULEE (Dancer) is a student at New York University working towards a BFA in
dance. Dance experiences include Evanston Dance Ensemble and summer intenstives with Alvin
Ailey Dance Theatre, Point Park University, Toscana Dance HUB (Florence, Italy) and classes with
Pam Pietro, Sean Curran, Gus Soloman and Elizabeth Coker. This year she will be in pieces
choreographed by Netta Yerushalmy, Vita Osojnik, and a Limon piece reconstructed by Kristen
Foote. She looks forward to exploring the curiosities of dance.
SARAH MACKENZIE (Dancer) was born in Durban, South Africa and she started studying
ballet when she moved to the United States with her family in 2001. She trained at Pontecorvo
Ballet Studios, and has studied at ABT, Houston Ballet, and LINES Ballet. Sarah has performed in
works by George Balanchine, Gregory Dawson, Tong Wang, Seán Curran, and Selena Chau.
Currently, she is pursuing her BFA at NYU Tisch School of the Arts where she will join the Second
Avenue Dance Company.
XENIA MANSOUR (Dancer) began her formal training at the Academy of Movement and
Music in Oak Park, Illinois, under the direction of Stephanie Clemens. There, Mansour performed a
variety of works with the resident company, MOMENTA, including those of Doris Humphrey.
Mansour has also had additional summer study at LINES Ballet, The Juilliard School, San Francisco
Conservatory
JARED MCABOY (Dancer) is from Kent, Washington and trained for ten years at Allegro
Performing Arts Academy in a wide variety of styles including ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap and hip
hop. His training also includes attending the Juilliard 2012 Summer Dance Intensive and the LINES
2014 Summer Ballet Program. He is currently in his third year at New York University’s Tisch School
of the Arts, and will be performing works from José Limón and Vita Osojnik.
About the Dance Division of the Julliard School
The Juilliard School Dance Division was established in 1951 with founding director Martha Hill,
becoming the first major teaching institution to combine equal instruction in both contemporary and
classical techniques. Under the artistic direction of Lawrence Rhodes since 2002, the Division’s 96
dancers work towards a four-year B.F.A. degree, graduating to perform with prominent dance
companies in the United States and abroad. With upcoming performances both nationally and
internationally, Juilliard Dance is poised to continue its role as a leader in dance.
www.juilliard.edu/dance
CLEO PERSON (Dancer) is currently a senior at The Juilliard School. Cleo has danced at
BAM Fisher, the Guggenheim Museum, City Center in the Fall for Dance festival, and in the
Chicago Dancing Festival. She has performed works by Martha Graham, Eliot Feld, Brian Brooks,
Donald McKayle, and Kate Weare, among others, and is a 2013 Young Arts winner. An ardent
collaborator and community outreach enthusiast, she teaches with Artists Striving to End Poverty,
and is a founding member of the Arts Fusion Initiative and DaretoCreate Dance Collective.
MARK SAMPSON (Dancer), originally from Prince Edward Island, Canada, started his
professional training at the National Ballet School of Canada and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School.
He is a senior at The Juilliard School where he has performed pieces by José Limón, Twyla Tharp,
Merce Cunningham, Camille Brown, Brian Brooks and Kate Weare. Outside of school Mark was
awarded a grant to create an evening length work, Banquet, which was presented in the
Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
TAYLOR JOHNSON (Dancer), a native of Columbus, Ohio, began her pre-professional career in
a nonprofit contemporary company “Exhale Dance Tribe” and is now a fourth year at The Juilliard
School. She has worked with Camille A. Brown, Brian Brooks, and Kate Weare, as well as
performed works of José Limón, Merce Cunningham, and Eliot Feld. Taylor was also a creator and
dancer in the arts fusion initiative project entitled Into the Sun, an interdisciplinary work that toured
around Kansas and Missouri.
About North Carolina School of the Arts
The School of Dance
The purpose of the School of Dance is to identify and prepare young, talented dancers for
professional performing careers. Our rigorous and nurturing conservatory approach develops
technically sound, artistically sensitive and stylistically versatile dancer-artists. Distinguished fulltime faculty work closely with students and share their professional expertise through a unique and
comprehensive curriculum. Visiting guest artists, choreographers and company residencies bring
fresh perspectives on current trends in the field. Recognizing that performing is an integral
component of dance training, the School of Dance offers regular performance opportunities and is
committed to presenting world-class repertory in our concerts. The School of Dance awards the
High School Diploma with concentrations in Ballet and Contemporary Dance and the Bachelor of
Fine Arts and the Undergraduate Arts Certificate with concentrations in Ballet and Contemporary
Dance. Both concentrations emphasize the strong fundamentals particular to each, while looking to
the other discipline for cross-training, collaboration and inspiration.
About the School of Dance at the University of Arizona
The University of Arizona School of Dance (Tucson, AZ) is unique in its equal emphasis on ballet,
modern and jazz dance training. It is through performing that students are fully able to integrate and
apply what they have learned in the classroom. With the extensive number of performances each
season, students grow increasingly more comfortable, spontaneous and free to take risks on
stage. The UA Dance Ensemble is comprised of B.F.A. and M.F.A. students, privileged to perform
in the state-of-the-art performance facility: The Stevie Eller Dance Theatre. Dancers enjoy a large
performance season, averaging over 30 main stage concerts a year. The UA Dance Ensemble has
made 14 trips to 9 different countries, performing in Europe, Asia and South America, and has
performed as well in important venues in the U.S., including the Kennedy Center in D.C. and the
Joyce Theatre in NYC.
ZACHARY BIRDWELL (Dancer) is from Mesa, Arizona and is currently a senior at the University
of Arizona. He recently received the 2015 Creative Achievement Award from the School of Dance.
He is also a 3rd degree black belt and certified instructor in American Taekwondo. Zachary would
like to thank his family, his dance faculty, and the Limón Foundation for this incredible opportunity.
KEVYN R. BUTLER, (Dancer), originally from Oakland, CA, will be graduating from the
University of Arizona in the Spring of 2016 with a BFA in Dance along with a BA in Africana Studies.
For the past four years Kevyn has been a Fine Arts Scholarship recipient and has worked with
choreographers and teacher such as Reginald Rey-Savage, Robert Garland, and Leyland
Simmons.
DANIEL GILMORE (Dancer), a Tucson Native, is a second year BFA Dance Major at the
University of Arizona. Daniel owes his dance career to Tammy Dyke-Compton, Douglas Nielsen
and Melissa Lowe, who were the first teachers to believe in him. Their continual support and
encouragement has created the dancer he is today. Daniel would also like to thank his Burklyn
Ballet Theatre family for their amazing friendship and helping him pursue his dreams.
ALAN GONZALEX (Dancer) is in his Senior year at the University of Arizona. He is from
Tucson, Arizona, but raised and educated in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. As a frontier citizen, Alan
gained the knowledge to develop art from two contrasting countries. He found a strong passion for
art and he has been recognized as a leader and promoter of art and dance. Among his inspiring
instructors are Aurora Goncalves-Shaner, Cory Gram, James Clouser, Kim Robard, Amy Ernst,
Douglas Nielsen, Tamara Dyke and David Taylor. Gonzalez has had the opportunity to dance for
Art.If.Act dance project, Kim Robards Dance and Zikr Dance Ensemble.
JACK HALBERT (Dancer) was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. He is a junior at the University of
Arizona School of Dance. He has received numerous scholarship awards. Jack would like to thank
Douglas Nielsen, Amy Ernst and Colin Connor for this opportunity, and their hard work throughout
this process. He would also like to recognize his dad, mom, and sister, Annie, for all of their love
and support over the years. He is overjoyed they are here today.
JOHN ALEXANDER MCBRIDE (Dancer) is from Lafayette, Louisiana and is currently a senior at
the University of Arizona. In addition to pursuing his BFA in dance, he spent the last summer
training as an apprentice with River North Dance Chicago. One of the highlights of his college
career was getting to work personally with Edward Vilella who coached him through Tchaikovsky
Pas de Deux. Alex is incredibly honored to be a part of the Limón Festival and would like to thank all
involved.
MITCHELL MCCROSKEY (Dancer) is from Overland Park, Kansas and is currently a sophomore at
the University of Arizona where he studies dance. He was a competitive gymnast for 13 years and
achieved a competitive level of 9. He has now been dancing for 3 years and plans to pursue his
dance career after college. Mitchell would like to thank his family, professors, and Miller Marley for
all of their support in his dance career. He would also like to thank the Limón Foundation for this
incredible opportunity.
OMAR RIVERA (Dancer) is from Dallas, Tx where he graduated from Booker T. Washington High
School for the Performing & Visual Arts, and is now a Sophomore at the University of Arizona
School of Dance. Some of Omar's most influential teachers in modern dance include Aurelia Weiss,
Kate Walker, Amy Ernst, and Douglas Nielsen. Omar has performed works by choreographers
including Robert Battle, Desmond Richardson, Dwight Rhoden, Jessica Lang, Takehiro Ueyama,
and José Limón. Omar is beyond thankful and excited to be performing "Unsung" by José Limón at
The Joyce Theatre.
DREW TRAVIS ROBINSON (Dancer) of Largo, Florida is a junior Dance major at The University of
Arizona. He owes his modern training to Tamara Dyke-Compton, Amy Ernst, and Douglas
Nielsen (all from UA) and Patricia L Paige-Parks (Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High
School). He is both honored and humbled to represent his school, teachers, and himself at such a
prestigious festival.
ELLIOTT TRAHAN (Dancer) is from Lafayette, Louisiana, where he has had 12 years of dance
experience. He is currently a freshman, and is thrilled to have been given this opportunity to travel
and perform with the University of Arizona School of Dance so early in his college career.
About the University of Taipei
The Department of Dance at the University of Taipei was founded in 1998 and was subsequently
headed by Prof. Chang Li-Chu and Prof. Tsai Li-hua, the first and second directors, who contributed
to the department with their meticulous planning. With the hard work of its faculty, the department
has been able to speedily develop with a sound basis, bringing the power of culture and art into
higher institutions of education. Embracing a unique and professional spirit, we have gained the
recognition of many other sectors of the professional and academic worlds, and we have maintained
our efforts in producing skilled practitioners in the arts.
YI SHAO LI (Dancer) was born and raised in Taiwan. Li has toured with 2003 Kaohsiung Jazz Ballet
Dance Company in the work entitled Urban Jungle. She has performed Jazz on Ice and the rite of
spring a new chapter Jingzhe and spring occasion in 2013 with KJBDC. Li is a junior at the Dept. of
Dance, University of Taipei, and she has been actively engaged in all the productions of the
department.
WENDY WU (Dancer) is from Tainan, Taiwan. Wu is a junior at the Department of Dance,
University of Taipei. She majors in Ballet and minors in Modern Dance. She loves to dance more
than anything. Her family is her strong support for her dedication in dancing. Hsiaochen Yeh is from
Hsinchu, Taiwan. She's attending Department of Dance, University of Taipei. This is the senior year
at the university. She double majors in both Modern dance and Chinese dance with a minor in
ballet. She has danced for 10 years.
LIANG YUN KUO (Dancer) comes from Taipei, Taiwan. She is a senior at the Department of dance
University of Taipei, majors in modern dance and minors in Chinese dance. She has danced for 12
years. Kuo is interested in both choreographing and performing. She has created a few works,
sabotage, dimensional body, and split... among others.
CHENGHAO JIN (Dancer) comes from Taipei, Taiwan and is currently a student at the
Department of Dance, University of Taipei. He has a major in ballet dance and minor in modern
dance. Jin enjoys dancing and has been doing so for 6 years.
OSCAR YEN (Dancer) has studied at the University of Taipei since 2014. He is a Taiwanese
aborigines Amis who likes to dance. Yen loves to dance to tell a story to the audience.
FANGHSIN (Dancer) comes from Kaohsiung, Taiwan. She is a senior at the Department of
Dance, University of Taipei with a major in ballet and minor in modern dance. She has studied
dance for 13 years.
YAOCHUN (Dancer) comes from Taoyuan, Taiwan. He is a senior at the Department of Dance,
University of Taipei with a major in modern dance and minor in Chinese dance. Yen started dancing
in high school.
JAINN SHEUAN LEE (Dancer), also known as Andy Lee,I graduated from The Affiliated Senior
High School of Taipei National University of Art. Lee is studying at the Dance Department of
University of Taipei. He has been dancing for 6 years, and he wants to be a professional dancer in
the future.
CHENYU (Dancer) comes from Tainan, Taiwan. She is studying at the Dance Department of
University of Taipei. Her major is ballet with a minor in modern dance. ChenYu has been actively
involved in the annual performance of the Department since 2013.

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