Special GrahamDeconstructed: Martha Graham: When Dance Became Modern

Celebrating the release of Martha Graham: When Dance Became Modern by author and cultural historian Neil Baldwin. Described in advance 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 evening will include passages from the book read by the author and illustrated with dancing by members of the Company.  

The Martha Graham Dance Company’s Studio Series offers audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Company in the intimate Martha Graham Studio Theater. In addition to GrahamDeconstructed, which offers audiences an opportunity to view the great Graham works up close and to hear about the artistic and historical context of their creation from Artistic Director Janet Eilber, and NEW@Graham, which provides audiences with a look inside the creative process of new works commissioned by the Company, the 2022–2023 series will include GrahamGatherings, a new event featuring conversations with choreographers, writers, filmmakers and other leaders in the dance community.