The José Limón Dance Foundation's 2026 Gala honors eight decades of José Limón’s foundational legacy and ongoing impact on modern dance.
A cocktail reception inspired by José Limón’s artistic beginnings in the 1930’s will be followed by dinner in a living gallery – charting the Company’s evolution with archival photographs, historic film excerpts, and live performance.
6:00 pm – Arrival & Cocktail Hour
7:00 pm – Dinner with Immersive Performances
8:30 pm – Awards Ceremony
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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Lavan Midtown, New York
Photos by Kelly Puleio
Honorees
Limón Award for Commissioning Excellence
Kristen Brogdon &
Northrop at the University of Minnesota
In recognition of their commitment to bold artistic direction and the nurturing of new works.
Limón Award for Cultural Visability & Advocacy
Anna Di Stasi
Senior VP and Head of Latin American Art, Sotheby's
In recognition of her commitment to cultural visibility, cross-border dialogue, and artistic legacy.
Join photo by Ben McKeown
Host Committee
Jody & John Arnhold
Paula Carriço
Kurt Douglas
Tina & Wayne Evans
Karl & Sonya Feitelberg
Sylvia Ann Hewlett & Richard Weinert
Christine Jowers Friedman & Robert Friedman
Jill Javier
Jonathan Leinbach
Robert & Jeanne Meister
John E. Oden
Elizabeth Parkinson
Michelle Preston & Brian Kim
Karyn & Ivan Sacks
Debora Staley
Katrina Robinson
Sponsors
