Limon Institute
Jose Limon Dance Foundation Training Programs · Jose Limon Dance Foundation
New York, NY
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About the Program
The Jose Limon Dance Foundation carries forward Jose Limon's foundational legacy of modern dance training, established in the aftermath of WWII. Under Artistic Director Dante Puleio, the Foundation trains dancers in the Limon Technique through Pre-Professional and Professional Training Programs, alongside performance and career opportunities with the Limon Dance Company. The Foundation also runs a Summer NYC Dancer Intensive (June 22 - July 2) and a Summer NYC Teachers Workshop (July 13 - 17). Notable ongoing collaborations include a work with choreographer Akram Khan reimagining The Moor's Pavane.
Degrees Offered
Pre-Professional / Professional Training Programs
Concentrations
Notable Faculty
- Dante Puleio
Performance Opportunities
Limon Dance Company brings world premieres, reimagined Limon works, and modern dance classics to stages nationwide. Annual gala. Training program students access company-adjacent performance opportunities.
Rankings & Alumni
Rankings
NASD-accredited institutional member. Jose Limon's work has been a foundational force in modern dance for 75+ years since its founding after WWII. Company reviewed by The New York Times as performing 'with a luscious spontaneity... this was alive.' (as of July 2026).
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