The Martha Graham Dance Company’s Studio Series affords audiences a behind-the-scenes take a look at the work of the Company within the intimate Martha Graham Studio Theater. In addition to GrahamDeconstructed, which affords audiences a chance to view the nice Graham works up shut and to listen to in regards to the creative and historic context of their creation from Artistic Director Janet Eilber, and NEW@Graham, which gives audiences with a glance contained in the artistic course of of latest works commissioned by the Company, the 2022–2023 collection will embody GrahamGatherings, a brand new occasion that includes conversations with choreographers, writers, filmmakers and different leaders within the dance group.
The 2022–2023 Studio Series will happen in-person on the Martha Graham Studio Theater. Tickets are $30 (common)/$20 (college students). Studio Series subscriptions are $144 for the complete season/$80 for half season, and embody VIP seating for all occasions. Those unable to attend in-person should buy tickets to livestreams for $25, with the choice to look at for seven days after every occasion, or be a part of the Company’s digital membership for $20/month, which incorporates each Studio Series livestream and way more. Tickets may be bought at www.marthagraham.org/studioseries.
The Martha Graham Studio Theater is situated at 55 Bethune Street, 11th Floor, in Manhattan. For details about the Martha Graham Dance Center’s well being and security protocols, go to marthagraham.org/go to.
2022–2023 Studio Series Schedule
Tuesday, September 20, at 7pm
GrahamGathering: In dialog with Kathryn Roszak | Living the Change: Revolution/Evolution of Women Leaders in Dance
A dialog about management in dance — each historic and present — evaluating the trajectory of ladies leaders in classical ballet to these concerned within the creation of contemporary dance. Moderated by Kathryn Roszak, creative director of San Francisco-based Danse Lumière, the night may also embody a take a look at Janet Eilber’s management of the Graham legacy as she marks the 50th anniversary of becoming a member of the Company as a dancer. Proceeds from this occasion profit the Martha Graham School.
Tuesday-Wednesday, October 11-12, at 7pm
GrahamDeconstructed: Diversion of Angels
The night will deal with the geometry of this modernist work from 1948 in an effort to recognize the advanced play of reminiscence and emotion embedded in its design. Using danced excerpts as illustration, Janet Eilber will dissect the intricate construction of this dance. The night will conclude with an entire efficiency of the work.
Tuesday-Wednesday, November 8-9, at 7pm
Special GrahamDeconstructed: Martha Graham: When Dance Became Modern
Celebrating the discharge of Martha Graham: When Dance Became Modern by writer and cultural historian Neil Baldwin.
Described prematurely publicity as “A major biography — the first in three decades — of one of the most important artistic forces of the twentieth century, the legendary American dancer and choreographer who upended dance, propelling the art form into the modern age, and whose profound and pioneering influence is still being felt today.” The night will embody passages from the ebook learn by the writer and illustrated with dancing by members of the Company.
Sunday, December 18, at 1pm and 5pm
Graham 2 Holiday Event
Martha Graham Dance Company’s acclaimed second firm will current a particular vacation efficiency that’s good for all ages.
Tuesday-Wednesday, January 24-25, 2023, at 7pm
NEW@Graham: Annie Rigney
A rehearsal displaying of a brand new work for the Company by evocative choreographer Annie Rigney, whose new work explores the physique as an ecosystem. The night will embody a dialog with the choreographer in addition to feedback from the dancers who’ve been a part of the artistic course of.
Tuesday, February 7, at 7pm
GrahamGathering: In dialog with Josefina Lyons | Defining Beauty within the World of Dance
This occasion will embody a screening of the documentary Revival by New York City-based filmmaker Josefina Lyons. The movie entails dance, growing older, and group and options venerable Graham Company alumni Ellen Graff, Marnie Thomas Wood and Stuart Hodes, together with famend artist George Faison. The documentarian and several other of the performers will take part within the dialog.
Tuesday-Wednesday, March 14-15, 2023, at 7pm
NEW@Graham: Baye & Asa
A dialog with the dynamic choreographic workforce Baya & Asa as they full a brand new work for the Graham Company just some weeks earlier than its premiere. A rehearsal displaying of this work-in-progress can be a part of the night.
Tuesday-Wednesday, April 4-5, 2023, at 7pm
GrahamDeconstructed: Every Soul is a Circus
Notable for being the primary dance wherein Graham choreographed the workings of the thoughts, this comedic work takes us into the creativeness of a self-absorbed lady who sees herself because the star of the circus. The occasion will embody an insider take a look at components of the choreography in addition to an entire rehearsal run of the dance.
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