“To be great, art... must belong to the country in which it flourishes…” - Martha Graham APPALACHIAN SPRING is Martha Graham’s exploration of the American pioneer experience. The Bride, danced above by @laureldalleysmith, is optimistic amidst the frontier, delivering a sense of hope to this Americana masterpiece. APPALACHIAN SPRING will be at @nycitycenter this April for our 98th season, “American Legacies.” Visit the link in our bio to learn more! 📸: National Center of Performing Arts in Beiji

^ our energy for opening night of our 98th season, “American Legacies,” less than a week away at @nycitycenter! 🤩 From April 17-20, come see iconic Graham pieces alongside new works - like CAVE (2022) by @hofeshco ablaze here - on the New York City Center Stage. You won’t want to miss it! Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets - buy one get one half off with code “BOGO50” at checkout! Featuring the fiery @pagano_lorenzo791 in the foreground ✨ 📸: @stellamaclaine #marthagrahamdancecompany

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On October 2, 1990, the Martha Graham Dance Company premiered MAPLE LEAF RAG at New York City Center. This light-hearted ballet is set to Scott Joplin’s classic ragtime jam, a nostalgic tune from Martha’s teenage years, and features Calvin Klein costumes ranging from iridescent unitards to flowing silken skirts. As Martha’s last dance piece, MAPLE LEAF RAG is a self-parodying nod to the elements that trademark her choreography, as well as an homage to her long-time accompanist Louis Horst. You’l

Behind the scenes of Martha Graham’s “The Rite of Spring,” coming to the stage for our 98th season’s Gala performance. See it April 18 at New York City Center! ——— Martha Graham’s THE RITE OF SPRING is a masterwork embodiment of the #GrahamTechnique in all of its angular expression and stark ritualism, evidenced in this this striking moment of the Chosen One, danced by @xin_ying_dance, under the Shaman’s percussive conduction, danced by @crognaless in the background. #beautiful Join us for our G

Kicking off the New Year with the pure essence of the #marthagrahamtechnique — movement generated from the pelvis and spine — so beautifully and clearly executed by the extraordinary artist and leading dancer with the #marthagrahamdancecompany @anniesoud . #marthagraham #grahamcorepower #amazingdancers #contractandrelease #dancers Video @jacoblarsn 👏 | Martha Graham Dance

Tickets to the Martha Graham Dance Company’s 98th season, “American Legacies,” are on sale NOW! Don’t miss Martha Graham’s emblematic Americana pieces like APPALACHIAN SPRING alongside Agnes de Mille’s RODEO and this season’s new work, WE THE PEOPLE, featuring choreography by Jamar Roberts with music by Rhiannon Giddens, arranged by Gabe Witcher. As the first of GRAHAM100’s three celebratory seasons leading up to our centennial in 2026, “American Legacies” gets the party started. Only April 17 -