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.
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
