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APPLAUSE SERIES SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY
GRADES 4-12• CAPACITY 2,000
CIVIC CENTER MAIN HALL
Witness the power and grace of The Martha Graham Dance Company. Founded in 1926 by visionary dancer and choreographer Martha Graham, the ensemble is the oldest and most celebrated contemporary dance company in America. In this special program for school audiences, the Martha Graham Dance Company’s compelling movement introduces students to Graham’s creative genius and uniquely American style of dance. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the phenomenal athleticism, skill, and soulful expression that led the Washington Post to call the company "one of the seven wonders of the artistic universe.”
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Music
Dance
Social Studies
CHARACTER COUNTS
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
BEYOND THE PERFORMANCE
IN-SCHOOL ARTIST EXPERIENCE: Exploring Dance
Exploratory movement workshops led by local dance educators will introduce students to components of dance and prepare them to experience a dance performance.
o Available prior to the performance
o Single session and multi-session options available
o Capacity: One standard classroom per session (approximately 25)
o Cost: $20 per classroom session
IN-SCHOOL ARTIST EXPERIENCE: Movement and Visualization
Local teaching artist Concetta Morales will lead students through an exploration of movement and visualization. Using gesture drawings, students will imitate shapes and forms found in dance and look at positive and negative shapes as an exercise to sharpen movement observation.
o Available: February-March 2011
o Duration: 2 sessions, 60 minutes each (first session prior to seeing the performance, second session after seeing the performance)
o Capacity: One standard classroom per session (approximately 25)
o Cost: $20 per classroom session
THEATER TOUR following the performance. Free. Registration required.
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Please note: all guests, regardless of age, must purchase a ticket to be permitted into the theater for this production. To ensure the best possible experience for all audience members, children under the age of three will not be permitted in the theater
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