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A female dancer in a long pale purple period gown leaps centre stage, arms raised. Another performer in a burgundy gown sits to the left and four sit at the right, all dressed identically in white dresses and wearing white kerchiefs on their heads.
A female dancer in a long pale purple period gown leaps centre stage, arms raised. Another performer in a burgundy gown sits to the left.

Celebrating 100 years Celebrating 100 years

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Martha Graham Dance Company

For three performances only, on Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1, 2025: the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) presents the Martha Graham Dance Company, bringing three unique works to Nashville.

Inspired by America’s people & music

Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Martha Graham Dance Company continues to foster the spirit of ingenuity of its founder, iconic dancer Martha Graham. Showcasing masterpieces by Graham alongside newly commissioned works by contemporary artists, the company’s programs unite the work of choreographers across time within a rich historical and thematic narrative.

 

Works performed in this engagement were inspired by a variety of sources, including techno club scenes with CAVE, choreography by Hofesh Shechter, and music by Âme and Hofesh Shechter; the American frontier with Appalachian Spring, choreography by Martha Graham and music by Aaron Copland; and American folk music with We the People, choreography by Jamar Roberts and music by Rhiannon Giddens, arranged by Gabe Witcher.

“Unnervingly beautiful… Enduringly radical…”

– Siobhan Burke, The New York Times

About the Martha Graham Dance Company

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. Throughout its 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.

A female dancer in a long pale purple period gown leaps centre stage, arms raised. Another performer in a burgundy gown sits to the left and four sit at the right, all dressed identically in white dresses and wearing white kerchiefs on their heads.

(Photo credits: Martha Graham Dance Company | Tennessee Performing Arts Centre.)

 

Event details

Hosted by: Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) 

Type of event: dance performance

Featured choreographers: Martha Graham, Jamar Roberts & Hofesh Shechter

Featured composers: Aaron Copland, Rhiannon Giddens (arranged by Gabe Witcher), & Âme & Hofesh Shechter

Dates: Friday, January 31 – Saturday, February 1, 2025

Start times: Friday & Saturday evenings @ 7:30 PM ET; Saturday matinée at 2:00 PM ET

Duration: TBA

Program:

  • “We the People”: Choreography by Jamar Roberts & music by Rhiannon Giddens, as arranged by Gabe Witcher
  • “CAVE”: Choreography by Hofesh Shechter & music by Âme and Hofesh Shechter
  • “Appalachian Spring”: Choreography by Martha Graham & music by Aaron Copland
  • For more details on each of the dance pieces, please click here.

Cost: USD$59.00 – $144.30. Per ticket handling fees are charged for all tickets purchased by phone or online.

Location: Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN, 37243. Directions and parking info here.

Video: Watch an excerpt from “Appalachian Spring”.

Booking link: Book your tickets here. You can also purchase tickets by phone (Mon-Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM CST) or in person at the box office (Mon-Fri, 11 AM – 3 PM CST) – info here.

Contact details: Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN, 37243, USA; Box Office: 615-782-4040, Contact form, tpac.org

 

Accessibility: TPAC is an accessible facility with a variety of services. Visit their Accessible Services page for more information. Wheelchair accessible seating is located at the back of the orchestra level. There is no elevator access to Grand Tier level. All non-accessible seating requires taking stairs. Wheelchair or limited mobility seating tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 615-782-4040 or in person at the TPAC Box Office. Tell the ticketing agent you need accessible seating or select your seats from an Accessible section when you purchase tickets online.

Refund policy: See their exchange and refund policies here.