Martha Graham, the company’s founder, is recognized as a primal artistic force of the 20th Century. Graham radically expanded the dance vocabulary, rooting it in social and psychological ideas, forever altering the scope of the art form. As the company approaches its 100th anniversary, it continues to exemplify its founder’s timeless and uniquely American style of dance, one that has influenced generations of artists and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

To complement this School Day Performance, our UMS Learning Guide offers context about the artist, choreography, and dance.