Graham 100 - Program A: Martha Graham's modernity at the Châtelet

From November 5 to 13, 2025, the Théâtre du Châtelet welcomes the Martha Graham Dance Company for Graham 100 - Programme A, a tribute to the repertoire of the famous American choreographer mixed with a contemporary creation by Hofesh Shechter.

To mark the centenary of the company founded in 1926 by Martha Graham, a pioneer of modern dance and a key figure of the 20th century, two separate programs are presented alternately at the Châtelet. Program A features two emblematic works by Graham inspired by Greek mythology: Cave of the Heart, inspired by Medea, and Errand into the Maze, which revisits the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. These works, created in the 1940s, embody Graham's choreographic research into inner movement, dramatic tension and universal archetypes.

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Echoing this repertoire, Cave by choreographer Hofesh Shechter takes a contemporary look at collective ritual, exploring the world of raves and techno culture. In this organic, percussive piece, the dancers of the Martha Graham Dance Company continue the founding impetus of their illustrious predecessor, while at the same time embracing a vibrant contemporary stage presence.

This program is aimed at contemporary dance enthusiasts and lovers of choreographic history, as well as those who wish to discover how a century-old company manages to maintain a lively dialogue between heritage and creation. The strength of Graham's repertoire, combined with the physical and emotional power of contemporary works, offers an intense stage journey rich in contrasts. On the other hand, audiences unfamiliar with abstract or non-narrative dance may be less receptive to the aesthetic and symbolic approach proposed here.

Graham 100 - Programme A is one of the major events of the Paris choreographic season, providing an insight into the world of an artist who has left a lasting mark on the history of dance.

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