The Martha Graham School’s Young Artists Program offers aspiring dancers ages 4 – 18 the opportunity to improve vocational skills and academic performance through study of the Graham Technique, composition, and repertory.

The School’s emphasis on teens directly stems from Martha Graham’s philosophical approach to her artistry. The emotional self and psychological inner landscape resonate with teens as they transition from child- to adulthood. Independence, empowerment, and expression are central themes across all programming.

TEENS@GRAHAM

Ages 13 – 18

The mission of the conservatory-based TEENS@GRAHAM program is to further teens’ development as artists using the Graham Technique and Repertory as a foundation for study. Dance serves as a platform for personal and creative exploration and interdisciplinary collaborations.

PRE-TEENS@GRAHAM

Ages 10 – 12

The year-round Pre-Teens@Graham Program is a specially crafted training program targeting pre-teen dance development ideal for students interested in auditioning for one of New York City’s performing arts high schools or seeking to enhance and diversify their current dance education.

CALLING ALL LITTLE MOVERS!

Ages 4 – 9

We are thrilled to announce brand new class offerings for fall 2025 specially designed to introduce your child to the joy of dance. In a nurturing and fun environment, they’ll explore movement fundamentals, fostering creativity, coordination, a strong foundation in ballet and Graham Technique, and a love for the arts.

ALL-CITY PANORAMA

The All-City Panorama Project provides public school students ages 13-18 from all five boroughs the opportunity to perform Martha Graham’s seminal work, Panorama.

Intensives

INTENSIVES

Our Intensive programs are offered throughout the year, and are designed for teens and pre-teens who wish to progress rapidly in the Graham Technique as well as other techniques and styles.

School Partnership Program

SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

Offers middle and high schools in New York City the opportunity to enhance their modern dance programming with the Graham Technique and to integrate Graham into curricula.