Dances of José Limón and Erick Hawkins

Dances of José Limón and Erick Hawkins examines staging's of masculinity, whiteness, and Latinidad in the work of US modern dance choreographers, José Limón (1908-1972) and Erick Hawkins (1908-1994).

James Moreno is a choreographer and dance studies scholar who uses performance to investigate how people use their bodies to create meaning, develop communities, and respond to social systems. His choreography and research have been presented nationally and internationally. Moreno holds a PhD in Performance Studies from Northwestern University, USA, and is Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance and Dance Studies Coordinator at the University of Kansas, USA.

Contents List of Figures Introduction: Dances of José Limón and Erick Hawkins Chapter One Recovering Hawkins Chapter Two Limón's biblical dances Images Chapter Three Plains Daybreak Chapter Four Brown in black and white: José Limón dances The Emperor Jones Index