Choreographer

In a season entitled “American Legacies,” the Company explores Martha Graham’s relation to Americana and Modernism. Graham works to be performed include her visceral masterwork The Rite of Spring and her extraordinary collaboration with Aaron Copland and Isamu Noguchi, Appalachian Spring.

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American Legacies

New York City Center

A first look at Jamar Roberts’ brand-new work for the Company just days before its world premiere. This new dance features a commissioned score by Grammy-winning composer Rhiannon Giddens. The evening will include a conversation with Roberts and the dancers.

NEW@Graham with Jamar Roberts

Westbeth Artists Housing and Center for the Arts

Fall Mix

Ziff Ballet Opera House

The future of ballet is coming Next. We’ve celebrated maker culture here in the Bay Area for decades, so to celebrate San Francisco’s 90th anniversary we’re looking forward. The next@90 festival presents 9 world premiere ballets by 9 innovative, international choreographers, centering the innovation of the dance world right here in San Francisco. Featuring new works by Nicolas Blanc, Bridget Breiner, Robert Garland, Benjamin Millepied, Yuka Oishi, Yuri Possokhov, Jamar Roberts, Danielle Rowe, and Claudia Schreier.

Festival C

War Memorial Opera House

The future of ballet is coming Next. We’ve celebrated maker culture here in the Bay Area for decades, so to celebrate San Francisco’s 90th anniversary we’re looking forward. The next@90 festival presents 9 world premiere ballets by 9 innovative, international choreographers, centering the innovation of the dance world right here in San Francisco. next@90 festival features new works by Nicolas Blanc, Bridget Breiner, Val Caniparoli, Robert Garland, Yuka Oishi, Yuri Possokhov, Jamar Roberts, Danielle Rowe, and Claudia Schreier.

Garland / Roberts / Rowe Premieres

The MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY has been a leader in the evolving art form of modern dance since its founding in 1926. It is both the oldest dance company in the United States and the oldest integrated dance company. During its 90-year history, the Company has received acclaim from audiences and critics in more than 50 countries. Today, it is embracing a new programming vision that showcases masterpieces by Graham alongside newly commissioned works by contemporary artists.

Jamar Roberts

Choreographer

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2025

Martha Graham Dance Company · Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Past events

17 - 20 Apr, 2024

American Legacies · New York City Center

6 - 7 Feb, 2024

NEW@Graham with Jamar Roberts · Martha Graham Dance Company

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