Mark Ryder News

Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) announces that The Mark Ryder Original Choreography Grant Program deadline for applications has been extended to June 11, 2010. The program was established at the bequest of his family, in honor of Mr. Ryder's life's work, to recognize individual creative expression and to provide financial assistance to choreographers to create new original work.

Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) announces that The Mark Ryder Original Choreography Grant Program deadline for applications has been extended to June 11, 2010. The program was established at the bequest of his family, in honor of Mr. Ryder's life's work, to recognize individual creative expression and to provide financial assistance to choreographers to create new original work.

For over 80 years, the name Martha Graham has been synonymous with American modern dance. Performing some of Graham's classic works, including 'Appalachian Spring,' this internationally acclaimed company, called 'one of the seven wonders of the artistic universe' by the Washington Post, celebrates both the past and future of this distinctly American art form.

For over 80 years, the name Martha Graham has been synonymous with American modern dance. Performing some of Graham's classic works, including 'Appalachian Spring,' this internationally acclaimed company, called 'one of the seven wonders of the artistic universe' by the Washington Post, celebrates both the past and future of this distinctly American art form.