Limón Technique with Aaron Selissen
The Dance Complex, 536 Massachusetts Ave, Studio 1, Cambridge, MA
This class explores the core principles of Limón Technique, including breath, opposition, suspension, weight and gravity, fall and recovery. Exercises and phrase work draw from classic Limón repertory as well as contemporary movement. These principles become a lens for exploring movement within and beyond a traditional Limón aesthetic. Cost: $20 *NEW* The Dance Complex requires ALL visitors to have a Membership, Guest Pass, or $5 Day Pass to access the building. REGISTRATION SOON What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching? Limón Technique grew out of the work of José Limón, who developed his approach to modern dance in the mid-20th century, building on the teachings of Doris Humphrey and Charles Weidman. The technique emphasizes the expressive potential of breath, weight, gravity, and the natural rhythms of the body. Its influence continues through both the preservation of Limón’s repertory and the ongoing exploration of its principles by generations of dancers and choreographers. What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject? I danced with the Limón Dance Company for many years, where I trained with Carla…