World of José Limón, The

Synopsis
Television programme with three dances choreographed by José Limón. In addition to The Moor’s Pavane, the dancers perform Lament for Ignácio Sanchez Mejías, and Missa Brevis. The programme is preceded by an introduction showing Limón as performer, choreographer, teacher and recently appointed artistic director of the American Dance Theatre.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Transmission details
1964 (Channel: National Educational Television (NET))
Duration
58 mins

Credits

Director
Charles S. Dubin
Producer
Jac Venza
Writer
Linda Gottlieb
Music
Henry Purcell; Simon Sadoff
Costume
Pauline Lawrence
Choreographer
José Limón
Cast
José LimónOthello
Betty JonesDesdemona
Lucas HovingIago
Pauline KonerEmilia

Additional Details

Production type
Dance
Plays
Othello
Subjects
Dance
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

National Educational Television

Archive

Name

Dance Collection, Jerome Robbins Dance Division

Email
dance@nypl.org
Web
http://www.nypl.org/research/lpa/dan/dan.html External site opens in new window
Phone
212 870 1657
Fax
212 870 1869
Address
New York Library for the Performing Arts
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York
NY 10023 7498

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "World of José Limón, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av72147 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)