Remembering Carlos Orta (1944-2004).It was never a surprise when audience members at Limon Dance Company performances mistook Carlos Orta Carlos Orta (1944-2004) was a dancer, choreographer and teacher with the José Limón Dance Company in New York since 1979. Mr. Orta was born in Caracas, Venezuela and trained at the Scola Cantorum in Paris. He also later studied with Pina Bausch at Germany's Folkwang Academy. for Jose Limon. While the printed program clearly indicated that Limon died in 1972, Carlos' powerful presence convinced viewers that they were seeing the company's leader. When Carlos danced Limon's roles in The Moor's Pavane pavane Stately court dance introduced from southern Europe into England in the 16th century. The dance, consisting of forward and backward steps to music in duple time, was originally used to open ceremonial balls; later its steps became livelier and it came to be paired , Missa Brevis A missa brevis (Latin) is, literally, a "short Mass". It is a popular form of choral composition, particularly in the twentieth century. The form is sometimes called a messe basse (French). , and The Traitor, he brought these works to life with vibrant force, serving as the dramatic fulcrum fulcrum: see lever. around which the production revolved. Throughout the years Carlos was with the Limon Dance Company, he also managed to sustain his own troupe, Corearte Dance Company, in his native city of Caracas, Venezuela. Through this parallel existence, he choreographed, taught, and mentored young people, spreading his talents over the widest possible cultural and geographic areas. His last performance with Limon Dance Company was in 2000, but he continued to be a popular teacher and sought-after choreographer. He was dashing between commitments on May 15 in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. when a heart attack suddenly ended his life at the age of 60. |
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