{"id":37117,"date":"2026-11-05T13:49:51","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T19:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=37117"},"modified":"2026-11-05T13:49:52","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T19:49:52","slug":"limon-dance-company","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/so\/event\/limon-dance-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Lim\u00f3n Dance Company"},"content":{"rendered":"

Feel the gravitational pull of Lim\u00f3n Dance Company\u2019s passionate modern dance radiating with the triumph of the human spirit. Highly acclaimed for dramatic expression, technical mastery and expansive yet nuanced movement, the 80-year-old company continues to captivate audiences worldwide with the refined strength and visceral storytelling of founder Jos\u00e9 Lim\u00f3n.<\/span><\/p>\n

The program highlights the best of the classic and the new. Lim\u00f3n\u2019s World War II-inspired \u201cMissa Brevis\u201d (1958) is a mournful yet optimistic modern ballet set to Zolt\u00e1n Kod\u00e1ly\u2019s score, featuring the Northrop pipe organ, University Singers and University of Minnesota dance program students. The world premiere of a <\/span>Northrop Centennial Commission<\/span><\/a> reimagines Lim\u00f3n\u2019s masterpiece \u201cThe Moor’s Pavane\u201d (1949), based on William Shakespeare\u2019s gripping tragedy \u201cOthello.\u201d The highly anticipated new work brings together the vision of celebrated choreographer Akram Khan with the voices of creative collaborators Aditya Prakash (composer) and Zeynep Kepekli (lighting designer). This one-act version marks the company\u2019s second Centennial Commission \u2014 Lim\u00f3n\u2019s largest choreographic commission to date \u2014 as well as Khan\u2019s first new creation for an American dance company.<\/span><\/p>\n

Digniinta nuxurka\/Talooyinka Da'da<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n

May contain moments of onstage violence. This performance is recommended for ages 11 and older with parent\/guardian discretion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mawduucyada<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n

This company\u2019s choreography includes expression not only through the body, but also through the physical space. Their choices are intended to activate or transform the space in some way. We also do this in our lives, perhaps without realizing it. What is one way that your presence or energy might activate a space? How might the space be changed once you have entered it?<\/span><\/p>\n

Helitaanka<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n

Meelo badan oo waxqabad ah ayaa bixiya meelo la heli karo sida kursiga curyaanka, dhegeysiga caawinta, dhagaha dhegaha dareenka, tarjumaada ASL, qoraal qoraal ah, ama sharaxaad maqal ah, iyo doorashooyin kale. Degaanadani waxay gaar u yihiin dhacdo kasta, waxaana laga yaabaa inaan meel walba laga heli karin. Marka aad nala diiwaan gelinayso, fadlan nala soo socodsii waxa aad u baahan tahay waanu kula socon doonaa!<\/span><\/p>\n

Gaadiidka<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n

Haddii aadan heli karin baabuur, wac Project Success oo aanu ku siin karno gaadiid. Fadlan nala soo socodsii haddii aad u baahan tahay fuul marka aad sii qabsato. Waxaan u baahan doonaa ugu yaraan 2 maalmood oo ogeysiis ah si aan u diyaarino gaadiid.<\/span><\/p>\n

Xanaanada caruurta<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n

Xanaanada caruurta ayaa diyaar u ah waxqabadkaan. Fadlan nala soo socodsii haddii aad u baahan tahay xanaano caruur markaad sameyso boos celin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Warbaahinta Dheeraadka ah<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n

Here is a historical clip of the original choreographer Jos\u00e9 Lim\u00f3n in one of the dances:<\/span><\/p>\n