Ashley Lindsey
The 80th Anniversary of the Limón Dance Company brings a new legacy for the José Limón Dance Foundation:
Limón2 - The Foundation’s second Company.
Limón2 is dedicated to the development of young professionals for a sustainable career and lasting contributions to the dance world. Limón2 also seeks to generate innovative programming and accessible community engagement.
This inaugural artistic venture brings together young talent, the iconic works of José Limón, along with today’s most exciting up and coming choreographers. The treasured spirit and humanistic legacy of José Limón lives on with Limón2!
From celebrated performer to artistic leader, Ashley Lindsey has built a career spanning choreography, creative direction, and dance education. He was first introduced to the work of José Limón as a student at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. In 2007, he was invited by then-Artistic Director Carla Maxwell to join the Limón Dance Company. During his time with the Company, he performed leading roles in works by José Limón, Jonathan Fredrickson, Donald McKayle, and Clay Taliaferro. He went on to perform with the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company and appear in a range of television and film projects.
Ashley served as Artistic Director of UNCSA’s Summer Dance Intensive. During his tenure, he founded Dance | Connection Now, a pre-professional training program; launched the UNCSA Performance Project Dance Company; and established the UNCSA Choreographic Institute to cultivate emerging choreographic voices. He also held a two-year appointment as Visiting Professor at UNCSA, earning a nomination for the university’s Teaching Excellence Award.
His creative practice spans concert dance, film, television, and opera. His films have screened at dance and film festivals across the United States. His choreography has been commissioned by Charlotte Ballet II, Limón2, Chapman University, UNCSA, and Flight Path Dance Project, and presented at venues and festivals throughout the United States and Europe.
Education Director &
Artistic Director Limón2
Ximena Castilleja Newton (she/her) is a Mexican dancer and creative soul inspired by movement, spirituality, and my heritage. She honors the stories, traditions, and energies that shape who she is, while exploring connection, risk, and the beauty of expression through art and dance. @ximenacastinewton
Cammie Coleman (she/her) a Limón2 Company member based in New York City, holds a BFA from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. She has performed works by José Limón, Lar Lubovitch, Marcus Schulkind, Nicole von Arx, and Trisha Brown. Most recently, she was an artist in residence at American Dance Festival. @cammie.coleman
Bijou Douglas (she/her) is originally from Torrance, California. She earned her BFA from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Bijou was an apprentice with Santa Barbara Dance Theater for two seasons, and was a member of the UCSB Dance Company. @bijoukishimoto
Hailey Fleming (she/her) is originally from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She earned her BFA from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee in 2025, where she had the opportunity to work alongside renowned choreographers including Doug Varone, Lar Lubovitch, and Hope Boykin. She is excited for her second season with L2. @hailey__fleming
Paisley Kupka (she/they) originally from Winchester, VA, is a Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist who finds joy in performance, choreography, and creative collaboration. She recently graduated from UNCSA with a BFA in Contemporary Dance, and is thrilled to continue growing as an artist with Limón2. @paisley_kupka
UNCSA Kenan Arts Fellow
Jiamingyue Li (they/them) (Glo Li) is a dancer from Beijing, China. They just completed their BFA in Contemporary Dance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. And they are determined to explore more identities on stage and in the arts fields. @glo_02_21
UNCSA Kenan Arts Fellow
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Claudia Mancilla Zulueta (she/her) moved from Mexico to the United States at 14 to pursue her dance training. She studied at Idyllwild Arts Academy, The University of Akron, and The Joffrey Ballet School, where she developed a versatile foundation in ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, and theater. Her performance credits include works by José Limón, Monica Bill Barnes, (S)Trong, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. @claumz02
Jackson Menard (he/him) is a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts who began his dance training at seventeen at Great Lakes Dance Academy which then led him to Interlochen Arts Academy. He approaches movement with authenticity, curiosity, and vulnerability, valuing collaboration, community, and the power of dance to connect and inspire. Jackson is honored to join Limón2 and contribute to the continued legacy and evolution of modern dance while developing his artistic voice. @jaxxmenard
UNCSA Kenan Arts Fellow
Limón2 Season 6
Kiki Roberts (she/her) is a dance artist from Vancouver, Canada. After earning her BFA in Dance at the University of Calgary in 2025, she went on to receive training at the Ailey School. Kiki is eager to join Limón2 this season. @_kikiroberts
Grace Rosenberg (they/them) Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Grace is a proud founding dancer with PS Project. Thanks to the mentorship of Elizabeth Parkinson, Rosenberg has been training with The Verdon Fosse Legacy under the artistic direction of Nicole Fosse since 2024 and joined The Limón Institute's training program in 2025. Grace is honored to be joining L2 for their sixth season. @gracemrosenberg
Isa Poteat (she/her) is a dancer and choreographer from Baltimore, Maryland, who recently earned her BFA in Contemporary Dance with a minor in Arts Entrepreneurship from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She explores collaboration, storytelling, and artistic growth through movement and is excited to join Limón2. @isa_poteat
David Shively-Ertas (he/him) is a dancer/choreographer trained in diverse techniques and performance styles, most passionately classical modern dance forms. Conceptually driven by Buddhist interrelation and Anthropological culture-as-tapestry, he believes there is a science and a spirit behind all things. @shivelyertas
Raegan Noëlle Taylor (she/her) A Washington DC native is a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College, earning a BFA in dance with concentrations in Ballet and Modern. She has performed works by Pedro Ruiz, Bill T. Jones, Netta Yeresalmy , Raja Feather-Kelly and others. Raegan has danced at the White House for Michelle Obama, Performed at the Joyce Theater for NYCDA’s Destiny Rising, Social Movement Contemporary Dance Theater, and Houston Grand Opera. Raegan is Currently with Limón2. @raegantakeover
Candace Vann (she/her) is a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where she earned her BFA in Contemporary Dance. As an emerging artist, she has performed works by renowned choreographers, collaborated with professional dance companies, and continues to develop her voice as both a performer and choreographer. @_.candancee
UNCSA Kenan Arts Fellow
