The sjDANCEco evolved out of the San Jose-based Limón West Dance Project, which Gary Masters founded and directed from 1994 to 1998, with present-day sjDANCEco dancers Maria Basile, Hsiang Hsiu Lin, Raphaël Boumaïla and Robert Regala.[4] During its first 10 years, sjDANCEco has presented 42 World Premieres, six Revivals, works by master choreographers Donald McKayle and Fred Mathews, and eight works by José Limón during a five-year collaboration with the José Limón Dance Foundation.[4] In addition, sjDANCEco also provides two annual showcases for new works by professional San Francisco Bay Areachoreographers through its two annual ChoreoProject Awards and through its "FESTIVAL @ SANTANA ROW", celebrating National Dance Week.[4]
The sjDANCEco is a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization that serves both the community of San FranciscoSouth Bay residents and the community of local dance artists.[5] They introduce new audiences to dance and strive to install a lasting appreciation for the art form.[2]
^[1] Zimmerman, Heather, "San Jose dance company sjDANCEco positively leaps into ninth season with 'Missa Brevis,' three world premieres", San Jose Mercury News, October 10, 2011
^ ab[2] "sjDANCEco", San José State University College of Humanities and the Arts, (Accessed September 2, 2013)