Betty Jones was a legendary teacher and a founding member of the José Limón Dance Company. Countless roles in the Humphrey/Limón repertory were created on her, including her acclaimed Desdemona in Limón's "The Moor's Pavane.” Her performances with the José Limón Company and her own Dances We Dance Co. were infused with a lyricism, dramatic intensity, and delicacy unmatched. Her extraordinary gifts as a teacher touched legions of dancers across the globe.