Movers & Shapers: A Dance Podcast

Sustaining the Legacy of the Limón Dance Company with Dante Puleio and Michelle Preston The Limón Dance Company is approaching its 75th anniversary and in today’s episode, we are joined by its Artistic Director, Dante Puleio, and Executive Director, Michelle Preston. Dante and Michelle’s passion for their work is palpable and over the next few years they plan to inject new energy into Limón while also preserving the company’s rich heritage. Tune in today to hear how dance changed the lives of these two guests, the journeys that led them to their current positions at Limón, and how, through marrying their different skill sets, they hope to enhance and empower the legacy of this institution.  “I wasn’t really taking good care of myself emotionally or physically and when I started dancing, that’s when I woke up and started to find that I had a purpose.” – Dante Puleio, MSP 149 Key Points From This Episode: Dante shares an overview of his journey to becoming a professional dancer. Factors that make the Limón tec