Martha Graham: Power and Passion at Overture Center for the Arts

Martha Graham: Power and PassionOctober 18-20, 2019 Fri 10/18 at 7:30pm, Sat 10/19 at 5pm and 8pm, Sun 10/20 at 2:30pmExperience the artistry of an American legend!Martha Graham was a truly revolutionary dancer and choreographer. She created original stage pictures with dancers bodies that explored the depth and diversity the power and passion of human emotions. To celebrate her ongoing legacy, we are honored to host dancers from Graham 2, a company chosen from the most elite dancers at the Martha Graham School. Its mission is to bring the Graham tradition to new audiences, smaller venues and cultural communities, and to be a springboard for dancers to join the Martha Graham Dance Company and other prestigious troupes throughout the world. Graham School Program Director and choreographer Lone Kjaer Larsen will create a powerful new work for Kanopy Dance Company and Graham 2 Director Virginie Mcne will also be in residence.Echoing the power, drama, physicality, and immensely beautiful choreography in the Graham lineage, works by Lisa Thurrell and Robert E. Cleary will round out the program.Suggested age range: 8 and upSeason subscriptions available now for 3-, 4-, and 5-performance packages.Oct. 18 Opening Night Reception, Promenade TerraceMeet the artists! Show ticket or ticket stub for admittance. Oct. 19 Post-show talk after 5pm show in Promenade TheatreMaster ClassGuest artist Lone Kjaer LarsenThursday Oct 17, 4:30-6pmKanopy Studio, 341 State St, Madison WI 53703Performance Presented by Custer Plumb Financial Services and Urban Land Interests.