The Martha Graham School provides teen dancers the opportunity to advance their dance training while expanding their understanding of dance and all the arts.

The mission of the conservatory-based Young Artists Program is to further teens’ development using the Graham Technique and Repertory as a foundation for study.

The Young Artists Program is led by Teens@Graham Program Director Amélie Bénard. Participation is open to all dancers ages 13 – 18.

REGISTER NOW

Registration for our 2024 Spring Semester (February 3 – May 29) is now open!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Teen Artists Division

The mission of the Teen Artists Division is to enrich and enhance the pre-professional dancer’s humanity and artistry. With respect to each dancer’s cultural background and life’s experiences, the Teen Artists Division uses the Graham Technique as a foundation to hone the teen’s personal and creative exploration. Through Repertory and Creative Workshop courses, teens learn the craft of choreography, develop their individual artistic voices, and create their unique movement signature and vocabulary.

Teen Training Division

The Teen Training Division provides strong technical training for teens. Classes are offered in Graham Technique and Ballet with the objective of generating a high caliber of physical rigor, technique, and performance.

PRICING

TEEN ARTISTS DIVISION
Artist IV
ALL Weekly Technique classes (2 Graham + 2 Ballet)
$1950
Artist III
3 Weekly Technique classes (2 Graham + 1 Ballet)
$1700
Artist II
2 Weekly Technique classes (2 Graham OR 1 Graham + 1 Ballet)
$1450
Artist I
1 Weekly Graham Technique Class
$1225
All packages include Graham Repertory, ChoreoLAB, and a New Performance Work
TEEN TRAINING DIVISION
Trainee IV
ALL Weekly Technique classes (2 Graham + 2 Ballet)
$1400
Trainee III
3 Weekly Technique classes (2 Graham + 1 Ballet)
$1050
Trainee II
2 Weekly Technique classes (2 Graham OR 1 Graham + 1 Ballet)
$700
Trainee I
1 Weekly Graham Technique Class
$375
Artist Division classes not available a la carte

CLASS SCHEDULE

SPRING SEMESTER
February 3  – May 29, 2024
Wednesday 5:15pm-6:45pm Open Level Ballet
6:50pm-8:20pm Open Level Graham Technique
Saturday 9:00am-10:30am Open Level Ballet
10:35am-12:05pm Level I and II Graham Technique
12:05pm-12:30pm Lunch Break
12:30pm-1:25pm Graham Repertory
1:30pm-2:30pm New Work
2:35pm-3:35pm Creative Workshop

CLASS LOCATIONS

Wednesdays
Creative Cultural Center at St. Veronica’s
149 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014

Saturdays
Martha Graham School
55 Bethune Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10014

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Ballet

Classes are structured to correlate with the Graham Technique. With respect to their own physical structure and range of motion, students focus on alignment, shift of weight, and the use of breath (emanating from the torso) to discover and explore the visceral possibilities of Ballet vocabulary.

Graham Technique

The Martha Graham Technique is based on the core power of Graham’s signature contraction and release. With respect to their own physical structure and range of motion, students will learn how to use the technique to enhance their strength, stamina, and self-expression, as well as enrich their artistry in many genres of dance. Saturday classes are divided into Levels I and II, which affords the students the opportunity to study the fundamentals of the technique and/or advance their practice.

Graham Repertory

Students enhance the depth of their technical ability and performance in this introduction to Graham’s classic choreography. With respect to their own physical structure and range of motion, students will perform excerpts of renowned works, where they will gain a deeper understanding of the connection between Graham’s emotional and movement vocabulary.

Creative Workshop

A laboratory for student innovation, Creative Workshop guides students in creating their own movement phrases, honing their artistic voice, and developing a personal toolbox of choreographic techniques.

QUESTIONS?

For more information, contact us at youngartists@marthagraham.org.

Click below to learn more about our Program for pre-teens ages 10 – 12

PHOTOS: Teens@Graham dancers by Melissa Sherwood.