Jose Limon Born : January 12, 1908 Died : December 2, 1972 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Jose Limon If words were adequate to describe fully what the dance can do, there would be no reason for all the mighty muscular effort, the discomfort, the sweat and the splendors of that art. Jose Limon sweat dance art I saw the dance as a vision of ineffable power. A man could, with dignity and a towering majesty, dance. Not mince, cavort, do "fancy dancing" or "showoff" steps. No: Dance as Michelangelo's visions dance and as the music of Bach dances. Jose Limon music dance art Dancers aren't pompous; they're too tired. Jose Limon tired dancing dance