Martha Graham and Greek Myth (2025)

18/11/2025

TWO DAYS TO GO! The Martha Graham Dance Company is coming to Athens for 5 spectacular performances November 20-23, 2025 at the Μέγαρο Μουσικής Αθηνών / Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall!

The Company is celebrating 100 years from its founding and will be performing three works: Martha Graham’s Chronicle (1936), a dance responding to the rise of Na**sm, Errand into the Maze (1947), Graham’s masterful duet inspired by the Greek myth of Theseus, Ariadne, and the Minotaur, and a new work, Cave (2022) by Hofesh Shechter.

Known as one of the most influential artistic forces of the 20th century, Martha Graham presented her first performance with a supporting group of dancers on April 18, 1926. In the ensuing century, over 400 dancers have performed as members of the Graham Company. Graham’s groundbreaking and uniquely American style of dance has influenced generations of artists while captivating audiences worldwide.

After the Company’s premiere on November 20, Dr. Nina Papathanasopoulou Myers, Professor of Classical Studies who specializes on Graham’s deep engagement with the Greeks, will moderate a discussion with Artistic Director Janet Eilber and two of the company’s dancers.

For more information about the Company, visit www.marthagraham.org.

Production: Lavris Production // Tickets: https://webtics.megaron.gr/en/events/?eventid=3701

Photos: 1. Lloyd Knight, Nina Papathanasopoulou and Janet Eilber. 2. Nina Papathanasopoulou, Janet Eilber and Xin Ying. Both photos during a talkback after the Martha Graham Dance Company’s performance at the Society for Classical Studies / Archaeological Institute of America Annual Meeting in Philadelphia on January 4, 2025.

17/11/2025

THREE DAYS TO GO! The Martha Graham Dance Company is coming to Athens for 5 spectacular performances November 20-23, 2025 at the Μέγαρο Μουσικής Αθηνών / Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall!

The Company is celebrating 100 years from its founding and will be performing three works: Martha Graham’s Chronicle (1936), a dance responding to the rise of Na**sm, Errand into the Maze (1947), Graham’s masterful duet inspired by the Greek myth of Theseus, Ariadne, and the Minotaur, and a new work, Cave (2022) by Hofesh Shechter.

Known as one of the most influential artistic forces of the 20th century, Martha Graham presented her first performance with a supporting group of dancers on April 18, 1926. In the ensuing century, over 400 dancers have performed as members of the Graham Company. Graham’s groundbreaking and uniquely American style of dance has influenced generations of artists while captivating audiences worldwide.

Today, the Company is embracing a new programming vision that showcases masterpieces by Graham alongside newly commissioned works by contemporary artists. With programs that unite the work of choreographers across time within a rich historical and thematic narrative, the Company is actively working to create new platforms for contemporary dance and multiple points of access for audiences.

After the Company’s premiere on November 20 Prof. Nina Papathanasopoulou Myers will moderate a discussion with Artistic Director Janet Eilber and two of the company’s dancers.

For more information about the Company, visit www.marthagraham.org.

Tickets on sale at the Megaron website 🔗 https://www.megaron.gr/en/event/martha-graham-dance-company-the-first-and-the-future-2/

Photos: Xin Ying in Martha Graham’s Chronicle (c) Hibbard Nash Photography / Antonio Leone and So Young An in Errand into the Maze. Photo by Isabela Pagano

14/11/2025

Join us tonight at the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, University of Edinburgh for “Martha Graham & Greek Myth: Clytemnestra”, a unique educational performance integrating live dancing into an informative and engaging talk. The presentation is included as a special event of the 2025 Leventis Conference ‘Telling Bodies: A Conference on Corporeal Classical Reception.”

Friday, November 14
20.30
Adam House Basement Theatre
University of Edinburgh

Presentation: Nina Papathanasopoulou Myers

Choreographer: Penny Diamantopoulou

Dancers: Konstantinos Argyriou Evangeloudis, Stavros Ikbal, Vassia Kolliou, Marianna Papakonstantinou, Mara Tsou

For more info and to reserve a spot 👉 https://hca.ed.ac.uk/updates-events/events/martha-graham-greek-myth-clytemnestra

Image: Mara Tsourma and Stavros Ikbal in “Martha Graham & Greek Myth: Clytemnestra.” Photo by Marili Zarkou

12/11/2025

TWO DAYS TO GO! “Martha Graham & Greek Myth: Clytemnestra”, a unique educational performance integrating live dancing into an informative and engaging talk, will be presented at the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, University of Edinburgh, as part of the 2025 Leventis Conference ‘Telling Bodies: A Conference on Corporeal Classical Reception.”

Friday, November 14
20.30
Adam House Basement Theatre
University of Edinburgh

Presentation: Nina Papathanasopoulou Myers

Choreographer: Penny Diamantopoulou

Dancers: Konstantinos Argyriou Evangeloudis, Stavros Ikbal, Vassia Kolliou, Marianna Papakonstantinou, Mara Tsourma

For more info and to reserve a spot 👉 https://hca.ed.ac.uk/updates-events/events/martha-graham-greek-myth-clytemnestra

Image: Marianna Papakonstantinou in “Martha Graham & Greek Myth: Clytemnestra.” Photo by Marili Zarkou

10/11/2025

Creator of Martha Graham and Greek Myth and Professor of Classical Studies at College Year in Athens, Nina Papathanasopoulou Myers is excited to be participating at the 2025 Leventis Conference “Telling Bodies: A Conference on Corporeal Classical Reception” at the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, University of Edinburgh, November 13-16, 2025.

Nina will be speaking on the remarkable variety of methods that Martha Graham used to express emotion on the dance stage in a talk titled “Telling Emotion in Martha Graham’s Greek-themed Dances and Errand into the Maze” on November 14 at 10.00am.

The conference is open to the public and one can register online 🔗 https://hca.ed.ac.uk/updates-events/events/martha-graham-greek-myth-clytemnestra

In the evening Nina will be joined by the rest of the Martha Graham & Greek Myth team to present “Martha Graham & Greek Myth: Clytemnestra” at the Adam House Basement Theatre at the University of Edinburgh.

Join us for both!

07/11/2025

ONE WEEK TO GO! “Martha Graham & Greek Myth: Clytemnestra”, a unique performance integrating live dancing into an informative and engaging talk, will be presented at the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, University of Edinburgh as part of the 2025 Leventis Conference.

Friday, November 14
20.30
Adam House Basement Theatre
University of Edinburgh

Presentation / Production: Nina Papathanasopoulou Myers

Choreographer / Restaging of excerpts from Graham’s repertory: Penny Diamantopoulou

Dancers: Konstantinos Argyriou Evangeloudis, Stavros Ikbal, Vassia Kolliou, Marianna Papakonstantinou, Mara Tsourma

For more info and to reserve a spot: https://hca.ed.ac.uk/updates-events/events/martha-graham-greek-myth-clytemnestra

Image: Vassia Kolliou and Konstantinos Argyriou Evangeloudis in “Martha Graham & Greek Myth: Clytemnestra.” Photo by Marili Zarkou

04/11/2025

The 2025 Leventis Conference “Telling Bodies: A Conference on Corporeal Classical Reception” is fast approaching and will take place November 13-16, 2025 at the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, University of Edinburgh.

What happens if we centre the body in classical reception studies? What tales does the body tell? And what tales are told about the body?

The conference, organized by Lilah Grace Canevaro (University of Edinburgh), Barbara Graziosi (Princeton University), and Katerina Stergiopoulou (University of Edinburgh), will focus on four areas of exploration in particular: definitions of the body and the classical; embodied cognition and the practice of reception; classifying bodies and the classical body; and bodily entanglements in worldmaking.

As a special event the conference will host “Martha Graham & Greek Myth: Clytemnestra”, a unique presentation integrating live dancing into an informative and engaging talk.

Friday, November 14
20.30
Adam House Basement Theatre
University of Edinburgh

Presentation / Production: Nina Papathanasopoulou Myers

Choreographer / Restaging of excerpts from Graham’s repertory: Penny Diamantopoulou

Dancers: Konstantinos Argyriou Evangeloudis, Stavros Ikbal, Vassia Kolliou, Marianna Papakonstantinou , Mara Tsourma

For more info and to reserve a spot: https://hca.ed.ac.uk/updates-events/events/martha-graham-greek-myth-clytemnestra

Image: Mosaic floor, Antioch, 5th cent. CE, Princeton Visual Resources

01/11/2025

We are thrilled to be presenting “Martha Graham & Greek Myth: Clytemnestra” in Edinburgh on November 14, 2025! This lecture/demonstration explores Martha Graham’s deep engagement with Greek myth and focuses on her work “Clytemnestra.”

The presentation will take place at the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, University of Edinburgh as part of the A.G. Leventis Academic Conference “Telling Bodies: A Conference of Corporeal Classical Reception.”

Friday, November 14
20.30
Adam House Basement Theatre
University of Edinburgh

Presentation: Nina Papathanasopoulou Myers

Choreographer: Penny Diamantopoulou

Dancers: Konstantinos Argyriou Evangeloudis, Stavros Ikbal, Vassia Kolliou, Marianna Papakonstantinou, Mara Tsourma

Thank you 🙏to our sponsors: A.G. Leventis Foundation and School of History, Classics and Archaeology, University of Edinburgh

For more info: https://hca.ed.ac.uk/updates-events/events/martha-graham-greek-myth-clytemnestra

31/10/2025

Have you purchased your copy of “Martha Graham Dance Company 100 Years”? The book celebrates the Martha Graham Dance Company centennial with the stunning photographs of Ken Browar () and Deborah Ory () - NYC Dance Project.

The book includes many breathtaking photographs from Graham’s Greek themed-dances like this one of Anne Souder () in the role of Clytemnestra in Martha Graham’s “Clytemnestra.”

29/10/2025

Delighted to see the publication of “Martha Graham Dance Company 100 Years”, a book celebrating the Graham Company centennial with the stunning photographs of Ken Browar () and Deborah Ory () - NYC DANCE PROJECT ().

The book includes many breathtaking photographs like this one of Lloyd Knight as the Minotaur in Martha Graham’s “Errand into the Maze.”

27/10/2025

Delighted to see the publication of “Martha Graham Dance Company 100 Years”, a book celebrating the Graham Company centennial with the stunning photographs of Ken Browar () and Deborah Ory () - NYC DANCE PROJECT ().

The book includes many breathtaking photographs from Graham’s Greek themed-dances like one of Xin Ying () and Natasha Diamond-Walker () as Medea and the Chorus in Martha Graham’s “Cave of the Heart.”

Images: 1. Cover of “Martha Graham Dance Company 100 Years”. Xin Ying in Martha Graham’s “Chronicle.”
2. Xin Ying () and Natasha Diamond-Walker () as Medea and the Chorus in Martha Graham’s “Cave of the Heart.”

Photos by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory - NYC Dance Project.

More info here: https://www.nycdanceproject.com/books

24/10/2025

Martha Graham’s “Errand into the Maze” follows the journey of a woman as she enters the labyrinth of her mind and heart to confront the Minotaur, a representation of her inner fears. The woman has three distinct battles with the Minotaur. In the final battle the woman mounts on top of him; standing on his thighs, she pushes him down and is able to defeat him.

Part of the Martha Graham Dance GRAHAM 100 tour, “Errand into the Maze” will be performed with full sets and costumes at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall in Athens, Greece, on November 20-23, 2025.
On the Company’s premiere on November 20, a discussion on Graham’s connection to the Greeks will immediately follow the performance with Martha Graham Dance Artistic Director, Janet Eilber and Graham & Myth expert Nina Papathanasopoulou Myers.

Production: Lavris Production
Get your tickets now Μέγαρο Μουσικής Αθηνών / Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall

Image: Antonio Leone and So Young An in Martha Graham’s “Errand into the Maze.” Photo by Isabella Pagano. Courtesy of Martha Graham Resources.

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