Reich, S. (2005). José! Born to dance. Illustrated by Raúl Colón. New York: Simon & Schuster.  ISBN: 0689865767

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From his humble beginnings in Mexico, José Limón’s creative artistic energy influenced his development into one of the greatest, influential, modern dancers of the twentieth century. Immigrating to America during his childhood, he eventually moved to New York City, where, in the 1940s, he founded the Limón Dance Company.

Media: Watercolor and colored pencil on paper.

A biography of a renowned Mexican dancer of the twentieth century complements the study of dance and the arts as well as subjects surrounding immigration, cultural heritage, acceptance, and perseverance to achieve one’s dreams.

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