Performance calendars are full to bursting over the next two months, with the premieres of ballets, contemporary works, musicals, and immersive-theater productions, surprising collaborations, and a pair of centenary celebrations.

“This was long in the making,” says Michael­ Wimberly about a Martha Graham Dance Company residency at Bennington College­ in Vermont. “I think it was three Bennington­ presidents ago I asked, ‘What’s the possibility of us having the Graham company here?’ This was long before GRAHAM100. But it all lined up with the company’s centennial.” […]

As the Martha Graham Dance Company celebrates its centennial, a review of its coverage in Dance Magazine reveals the scale of its influence—and how Graham’s works have resonated with dancers and audiences across generations.

For Leslie Andrea Williams, a dancer who is a storyteller to her core, the Martha Graham Dance Company is a fulfilling and invigorating place to call home. Over a decade into her tenure with the 100-year-old company, she is a powerful presence in both historic Graham works and contemporary commissions. Williams often steps into lead roles originated by Martha Graham herself. She was the first Black woman to perform the commanding lead in “Chronicle,” adding her own distinct perspective to a work born out of Graham’s anti-fascist beliefs. 

How can a book of still photos encapsulate a century of Martha Graham’s dynamic legacy? Released this month, the collection of images by NYC Dance Project photographer­s Ken Browar and Deborah Ory, Martha Graham Dance Company 100 Years, wrestles with this provocation. In honor of the Graham company’s 100th anniversary, Browar and Ory began photographing […]

Dance Magazine has been both a resource for and a reflection of the dance community since publishing its first issue (then titled The American Dancer) in 1927. As the magazine’s centennial approaches, we’ve been examining how the publication grew and changed over each decade, highlighting some of our most memorable covers. Next, a deep dive into the 1980s, a vibrant era of rule-breaking and exploring multimedia art.

Premieres, anniversaries, international tours, movies, and more—buckle up for a jam-packed season.

Navigating the death of a friend, relative, or partner is a profoundly emotional experience. Because grief also impacts the body on a physical level, the unique demands of a dance career can add additional challenges. “The way the body responds is such a huge part of dancers’ jobs,” says Olga Gonithellis, the founder of Creativity Mental Health Counseling, a New York City–based mental health practice that works with artists, performers, and other creatives. “Grief has physical symptoms that are wide-ranging.”