New York City 12-14 March?

[Garnier]

I’m going to be in New York for a few days, by myself, and was wondering whether anyone could recommend any performances (ballet, contemporary…or anything really!) worth seeing on 12-14 March (for which I’m likely to be able to get last-minute tickets)? Thanks!

[FionaM]

Martha Graham Company have performances on those dates.  I’d be getting a ticket to those! 
 

https://marthagraham.org/events/

[Garnier]

Thanks so much Fiona - this is perfect! Have bought a ticket for Thursday!

[Garnier]

Just to give a quick update on this - it was AMAZING! The performance I saw was part of the "Studio series', with the company doing a full rehearsal of The Rite of Spring. Two original cast members (including the principal dancer on whom Graham created the work) shared their experiences, and responded to questions from the audience. It was quite an intimate setting with only about 60 places (some reserved for the press), in the company's studio. And audience members were greeted not only with a smile, but also with a glass of wine!

 

I ended up seated next to a specialist on Graham (and next to him, a very very famous actor), who was absolutely lovely and gave me some pointers, as I'd never had the opportunity to see any of her work before.

 

The choreography and dancing were incredibly powerful and it was quite an experience to see the photos that I'd seen in my childhood while devouring books on dance history come alive! .The movements seemed a bit dated (in fact I would have guessed the creation date at 20 years earlier than what it actually was), but that was part of the appeal - it did feel like watching an important moment in the broader history of art. This was true DANCING, not the rhythmic gymnastics that so much ballet seems to be these days.

 

All in all, an incredible experience. I still can't believe that I managed to get a ticket at the last minute to something like this, especially given how reasonably-priced it was! I would really recommend checking out dates for future Studio Series events to anyone in NY.

 

Thanks again, FionaM! 

[Emeralds]

4 hours ago, Garnier said:

Just to give a quick update on this - it was AMAZING! The performance I saw was part of the "Studio series', with the company doing a full rehearsal of The Rite of Spring. Two original cast members (including the principal dancer on whom Graham created the work) shared their experiences, and responded to questions from the audience. It was quite an intimate setting with only about 60 places (some reserved for the press), in the company's studio. And audience members were greeted not only with a smile, but also with a glass of wine!

 

I ended up seated next to a specialist on Graham (and next to him, a very very famous actor), who was absolutely lovely and gave me some pointers, as I'd never had the opportunity to see any of her work before.

 

The choreography and dancing were incredibly powerful and it was quite an experience to see the photos that I'd seen in my childhood while devouring books on dance history come alive! .The movements seemed a bit dated (in fact I would have guessed the creation date at 20 years earlier than what it actually was), but that was part of the appeal - it did feel like watching an important moment in the broader history of art. This was true DANCING, not the rhythmic gymnastics that so much ballet seems to be these days.

 

All in all, an incredible experience. I still can't believe that I managed to get a ticket at the last minute to something like this, especially given how reasonably-priced it was! I would really recommend checking out dates for future Studio Series events to anyone in NY.

 

Thanks again, FionaM! 

That sounds like it was a brilliant event! Glass of wine (presumably non-alcoholic option also available) for each attendee- how thoughtful! I would have liked to see this- with or without the drink! Martha Graham Company is so seldom seen in the UK nowadays and they have incredible dancers and brilliant repertoire: as you say, Garner, real dancing rather than rhythmic gymnastics! 

 

@BalletcoForum Moderators, should this be moved to Performances Seen and General Discussions now that there is a review? Thanks!

 

 

Edited March 15 by Emeralds

[FionaM]

Oh wow, sounds AMAZING!  Thank you so much for reporting back.