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GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER
Celebrating its 75th anniversary season, the Limón Dance Company makes its Festival debut this summer. A titan of American modern dance since its founding in 1946, the company is acclaimed for its dramatic expression, technical mastery, and expansive, yet nuanced movement. Repertory will include Limón’s Psalm, Doris Humphrey’s Air for the G String, and Limón’s legendary solo Chaconne which will be danced by New York City Ballet soloist, and 2022 Festival Artist-In-Residence, Roman Mejia, joined by acclaimed violinist Johnny Gandelsman.
Generously Underwritten by Priscilla Brewster.
PROGRAM:
The Waldstein Sonata
Music: Ludwig Van Beethoven, Piano Sonata no 21 in C Major, Opus 53 (1803-1804)
Choreography: José Limón, Daniel Lewis
Dancers: [Limón Dance Company] Joey Colmbus, MJ Edwards, Mariah Gravelin, Deepa Liegel, Nicholas Ruscica, Frances Lorraine Samson, Jessica Sgambelluri, Robert M Valdez, Jr.
Pianist: Cameron Grant
Chaconne
Music: J.S. Bach, Chaconne from Partitia #2 in D Minor for Unaccompanied Violin
Choreography: José Limón
Dancer: Roman Mejia
Air for the G String
Music: Johann Sebastian Bach, suite no. 3 in D Major, “Air”
Choreography: Doris Humphrey
Dancers: Mariah Gravelin, Deepa Liegel, Jessica Sgambelluri, Savannah Spratt, Lauren Twomley
Psalm
Music: Eugene Lester
Choreography: José Limón
Dancers: The Burden Bearer: Nicholas Ruscica; Expiatory Figures: Mariah Gravelin, Savannah Spratt, Lauren Twomley; Psalmists: The Company
Casting and repertory are subject to change.
Photo credit: Limón Dance Company performs A Choreographic Offering. Choreography by José Limón. Photo by Peter Cai.
Ticketing
PAVILION | $50 – $115
GENERAL ADMISSION LAWN | $29
MORE TICKETING INFORMATION:
- We are offering a number of ticket packages and offerings this year. View them HERE.
- Children 12 and under receive free admission on the lawn with the purchase of an adult ticket.
- Students and faculty may purchase discounted lawn tickets for $10 each (excludes Dance for $20.22 and performances at the Vilar Performing Arts Center).
- Ticket prices are subject to change. Price listed does not include service fees.
- Questions? Contact the Box Office at boxoffice@vvf.org or call 970.845.TIXS(8497)
Gates open one hour prior to showtime.
Meet the Performers
Joseph Columbus
Joseph Columbus (he/him) began his training in the Chicagoland area where he studied with Forum Dance Theatre. In May 2016, he graduated from the Alvin Ailey/Fordham University BFA program where he performed works by Pascal Rioult, Alexander Ekman, Mark Morris,...
Terrence Donzell Mitchell Diable
Terrence Donzell Mitchell Diable (he/him) (New York, NY) a graduate from the Ailey/Fordham BFA program, Diable has performed works choreographed by Paul Taylor, David Parsons, Martha Graham, Robert Battle, Aszure Barton, Matthew Rushing, Ohad Naharin and Fernando Melo. In 2011,...
Michael Edwards Jr
Michael Edwards Jr (they/them), today is known as MJ was born in Middletown, NY, and studied at The Juilliard School, pursuing a BFA in dance. They began their professional training at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. While at LaGuardia, they...
Mariah Gravelin
Mariah Gravelin (she/her). Born in South Korea, Mariah grew up and began her dance training in Southeastern Connecticut under the direction of Gloria Govrin, where she began her Limón training with Libby Nye at the age of 11. In May...
Johnson Guo
Johnson Guo (he/him), from Brooklyn, New York, began his dance training under Eliot Feld’s Ballet Tech Program at the age of 8. There, he had the honor of performing works by choreographers Eliot Feld, Brian Brooks, Julia Eichten, and Stephanie...
Deepa Liegel
Deepa Liegel (she/her) is thrilled to rejoin the Limón Dance Company for the 2022 season. Deepa was born in Calcutta, India and raised in Seattle, Washington. She grew up dancing with Cornish Preparatory Dance, Leela Kathak Dance and Seattle Theatre...
Roman Mejia // Artist-In-Residence
Roman Mejia was born in Fort Worth, Texas and began studying ballet at age 3 with his mother and father. At age 13, he entered the Mejia Ballet Academy. Mr. Mejia attended summer courses at the School of American Ballet,...
Nicholas Ruscica
Nicholas Ruscica (he/him) is originally from Toronto, Canada where he began his training at Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre. Nicholas continued his studies at California Institute of the Arts, receiving his BFA in 2020 and was a four-year recipient of the...
Frances Samson
Frances Samson (she/her) is a New York based artist originally from Toronto, Canada. She has had the pleasure of performing for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Walt Disney World, TEDx, Miss Universe Canada, New York Fashion Week and Rotary International. She...
Jessica Sgambelluri
Jessica Sgambelluri (she/her) is a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College, where she received her BFA in Dance in 2014. During her time there she was selected to perform in the Yang Liping International Dance Festival in Kunming, China. Upon graduating,...
Savannah Spratt
Savannah Spratt (she/her) joined the Limón Dance Company in 2016. Born and raised in Rochester, PA, she attended Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School and holds a BFA in Contemporary Dance from the University of North Carolina School of the...
Lauren Twomley
Lauren Twomley (she/her), born in Brooklyn, New York, graduated from SUNY Purchase with a BFA in Dance and a minor in Arts Management. She has worked with renowned choreographers: Doug Varone, Sidra Bell, Dylan Crossman, Kevin Wynn, Ana Maria Lucaciu,...
Robert M. Valdez Jr.
Robert M. Valdez Jr. (he/him), affectionately known as “Buddy”, received dance training at the San Francisco Academy of Ballet and the San Francisco School of the Arts. He earned a BFA from The Juilliard School under the direction of Lawrence...
B. Woods
B. Woods (he/him), from Winston Salem, NC, BFA graduate of UNC School of the Arts (UNCSA), began a professional career dancing original works created by Duane Cyrus, Helen Simoneau, Eric Oberdorff, Zane Booker, Juel Lane and more. He soon performed...
Cameron Grant
Cameron Grant joined the New York City Ballet in 1984, became a Solo Pianist there 2 years later, and was appointed pianist of the NYCB Orchestra in 1998. He has performed all the major piano ballets of the company such...