GRAHAM TEACHER WORKSHOP
June 20, 2023 – June 23, 2023 1:00pm-3:30pm (Tuesday – Friday) EDT
June 26, 2023 – June 30, 2023 1:00pm-3:00pm (Monday – Friday) EDT
The Martha Graham School offers a two-week Intensive Teacher Workshop in-person or online for instructors with or without Graham teaching experience, who wish to deepen their understanding of the Martha Graham Technique.
Created, developed, and taught by Virginie Mécène, the workshop will provide detailed instruction in Martha Graham Technique fundamentals. Using a creative approach, drawing on imagery, personal experience, Graham philosophy, and suggestions for teaching various age groups and levels, material introduced will provide a solid foundation in Graham pedagogy to lay the groundwork for further development with increased complexity.
Tuition for 2-Week Graham Teacher Workshop only = $600
GRAHAM TECHNIQUE CLASSES FOR TEACHERS
June 20 – 30, 2023
Further your Graham Teacher Workshop experience by taking Graham Technique classes during our Summer Intensive. You may also choose to observe Graham Technique classes during the length of the workshop.
Offered in-person and online via Zoom for teachers who wish to learn and practice Graham Technique.
Teachers who wish to take part in 2 weeks of Graham Technique classes during our 2023 Summer Intensive will receive a 10% discount for 2 weeks of classes (virtual or in-person). If you are interested please register at marthagraham.edu/summer-intensive. You do not have to pay an additional registration fee or deposit!
Certificates are not given for this workshop, however a letter of attendance can be given upon request at the end of the workshop.
PROGRAM AND CONTENT
Instructors will review and expand on their understanding of floorwork, standing, and traveling exercises, while highlighting connections between them. Topics for study include:
FLOORWORK
Warming up the back
Use of breath for movement
Torso mobility/expression
Contraction and Release
Use of arms from the back
Spiral
Fall
STANDING EXERCISES
Legwork
Contract and release to propel movement
Shift-of-Weight
Floor to standing progression
Combinations
Connection to repertory phrases
TRAVELING EXERCISES
Traveling steps
Foundational across-the-floor exercises
Combinations
Connections to Standing and Floorwork
Connection to repertory phrases
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Have questions about the Intensive Graham Teacher Workshop? Contact Virginie Mécène at vmecene@marthagraham.org.
PHOTOS: Martha Graham School Students with Virginie Mécène by Melissa Sherwood.