Martha Graham Masterclass

Join us for an immersive Martha Graham Masterclass led by Penny Diamantopoulou, distinguished faculty member of the Martha Graham School (New York), and Aleth Berenice, Martha Graham School alumna.

This intensive offers a rare opportunity to explore Martha Graham’s Technique™, repertoire, philosophy, and your own choreographic creativity.

Highlights

Technical Immersion

Dive deep into the core principles of Martha Graham’s Technique through dynamic morning sessions. Explore contractions, releases, spirals, oppositions, and off-balance movements. Classes include floorwork, standing sequences, and across-the-floor combinations guided by our expert instructors.

Repertoire

Experience the expressive power of Martha Graham’s legacy through the study of selected excerpts from iconic works. Learn to embody Graham’s distinctive movement language while deepening your understanding of musicality, dramatic intent, and emotional depth. Repertoire sessions bridge technique and artistry, offering a living connection to one of modern dance’s most influential creators.

Choreographic & Creative Session

Afternoon sessions focus on choreographic exploration and artistic innovation, inspired by Martha Graham’s evolution as a creative visionary. Develop your unique artistic voice through guided improvisation, composition exercises, and creative practice.

Levels Offered

• Beginners

• Intermediate

Both levels include technique, repertoire, and creative practice components designed to deepen your understanding and expression of the Graham vocabulary.

Sample Schedule (Subject to change)

10:00–11:30 — Beginners Technique
11:30–13:00 — Intermediate Technique
13:00–13:15 — Short Break
13:15–14:30 — Repertoire (All Levels)
14:30–15:00 — Break / Snack / Lunch
15:00–16:15 — Choreographic & Creative Session (All Levels)