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Martha Graham Dance Company in Graham's Maple Leaf Rag

Alessio Crognale-Roberts and Xin Ying in Martha Graham's The Rite of Spring

Martha Graham Dance Company in Graham's The Rite of Spring

By Ivy Lin, 22 April 2024

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“it is a rare moment of lightness and humor from Graham”

Reviewed at New York City Center, New York City on 18 April 2024

Satyric Festival Song (Martha Graham)

Maple Leaf Rag (Martha Graham)

Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring) (Martha Graham)

Martha Graham Dance Company

Xin Ying, Dancer

Alessio Crognale, Dancer

Laurel Dalley Smith, Dancer

Lloyd Knight, Dancer

Martha Graham Dance Company celebrates 100 years in New York

Ivy Lin, 8th April

In a tremendous triple bill at New York City Center, Martha Graham’s genius and Janet Elber’s stewardship of the company into the 21st century deserve to be celebrated, loudly.

*****

Against all odds, the Cubans have landed in America

Carla Escoda, 10th February

Global chaos has not deterred Cuba's Malpaso Dance from bringing two world premieres, one home-grown, and a Martha Graham debut to New York City – incredibly, with all-live-music accompaniment.

****1

Yorke Dance Project impresses in Modern Milestones at the Linbury

Maggie Foyer, 19th January

Yorke Dance Project are in fine form presenting five diverse and engaging works, including new pieces by Christopher Bruce and Liam Francis.

*****

ENB: R:Evolution showcases tenacity, legacy and talent

Deborah Weiss, 1st October

English National Ballet opens its season at Sadler’s Wells with a quadruple bill showcasing the versatility, virtuosity and endless capabilities of the company throughout the ranks.

****1

Martha Graham's Errand in the Maze still thrills

Ivy Lin, 8th April

Martha Graham Dance Company impresses in its third program at The Joyce Theater, especially in Errand into the Maze.

****1

Martha Graham does Americana

Ivy Lin, 3rd April

Janet Eilber has done an amazing job of steering the Martha Graham Dance Company into the modern age with multiple mixed programs.

****1

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Ivy Lin

Ivy Lin's love of ballet began in high school when at the school dance she quickly realized she had two left feet. One always admires things one cannot do, and so Ivy began to attend dance performances to marvel at the grace and beauty of bodies in motion. Ivy's day job is a biology teacher and after a long day in the classroom she loves to unwind by watching dance. She also enjoys theater, opera, pop and classical music. Ivy has her own blog (www.humbledandoverwhelmed,blogspot.com)