On Sunday, March 8, 2026, the José Limón Dance Foundation will host a Memorial for Carla Maxwell at the Joyce Theater in celebration of her life and legacy.

RSVP Required - Seating is General Admission. 
Once we've reached maximum capacity on RSVPs, a wait list option will be available.

Please let us know if you need wheelchair access for your seat location or have other accessibility needs by March 5 by emailing businessmanager@limon.nyc.

Carla Maxwell (1945—2025) held the torch for the Limón Dance Company for nearly 40 years, serving as Artistic Director from 1978-2015. Maxwell joined the Limón Dance Company in 1965, and soon became a principal dancer under Jose’s direction. Carla originated roles in Dances for Isadora, Carlota, and performing a notably iconic ‘Emilia’ in The Moor’s Pavane. In 1975, she was appointed Associate Artistic Director under Ruth Currier before stepping into the role of Artistic Director in December of 1978. Her many accolades and achievements include a Dance Magazine Award (1988) and receiving the National Medal of Arts on behalf of the Foundation (2008).

Portrait by B. Schiller

 In 2026 we are inaugurating the Carla Maxwell Legacy Fund - dedicated to the support and artistic development of the dancers who represent the future of the Limón Company and the field of dance. Carla Maxwell declared that the legacy of a great artist is not confined to their works, but lives and breathes with the generations of artists that dance with that legacy.

Visit this page to make a contribution to the Carla Maxwell Legacy Fund.