Graham 2 Holiday Event

For its 2023 holiday event, Graham 2, the Martha Graham School’s acclaimed performing ensemble, will present some of Martha Graham’s iconic dances ranging from the late 1920s to the 1980s, including Heretic (1929), Satyric Festival Song (1932), excerpts from American Document (1938), El Penitente (1940), Appalachian Spring (1944), and Acts of Light (1981). Preteens from the Teens@Graham program will join the company.

This lighthearted, family-friendly event will bring Martha Graham “herself” onto the stage. Graham Company alum Jesse Factor will appear as the choreographer in all her dramatic regalia humorously guiding us through some of the choreographic highlights of her career.

Opening night will feature refreshments and sparkling beverages to toast to the holidays. Saturday performances will feature crafts, snacks, and goodie bags for the younger set, and a chance to dance and be photographed with the dancers!

Friday, December 15, at 7pm

Heretic, Satyric Festival Song, excerpt from American Document (The Puritan duet), Appalachian Spring (excerpt), Acts of Light 

Saturday, December 16, at 1pm and 5pm

Heretic, Satyric Festival Song, El Penitente (1pm show), excerpt from American Document (The Apple Duet) (5pm show), Appalachian Spring (excerpt), Acts of Light 

The event is part of the Martha Graham Dance Company’s popular Studio Series, which offers audiences an up-close look at the work of the Company and Graham 2 in the intimate setting of the Martha Graham Studio Theater.