Martha Graham Interprets Greek Myths: Violence and Revenge through the Dancing Body

Photo Courtesy of Martha Graham Resources

Martha Graham Interprets Greek Myths:

Violence and Revenge through the Dancing Body

A Special Event Combining Classical Philology and Live Dancing

This presentation explores Martha Graham’s groundbreaking technique, vision, and movement vocabulary; her approach to Greek mythology; and her reimagining of the myth of Oedipus and Jocasta through her masterpiece Night Journey 

Speaker

Nina Papathanasopoulou
Classics Professor at College Year in Athens (CYA)

Featuring dance excerpts from Martha Graham’s 
Clytemnestra and Night Journey 
restaged by 

Penny Diamantopoulou 
Graham technique and repertory instructor 

Dancers

Natalia Kalogeropoulou, Maritina Katsimpraki, Vassia Kolliou, 
Marianna Papakonstantinou, Ioanna Tzanimi, Androniki Vasili

Supported by Ancient Worlds, Modern Communities - Society for Classical Studies (SCS), College Year in Athens (CYA), DANCE Athens, Verita International School

Saturday, March 12, 2022
20:00

Theater at
The American Community Schools of Athens (ACS)
Agias Paraskevis 129 & Kazantzaki

152 34 Chalandri
Vorios Tomeas Athinon, Greece

Parking available
Walking distance from metro Aghia Paraskevi

Registration Instructions:

1. Fill in the registration form.

2. Upon completion of the registration, you will receive an automatically generated confirmation email with your ticket. 

3. Each ticket has a QR code and is unique and non-transferrable. Please present your ticket at the entrance of the Theater at ACS - American Community Schools.

4. Required for entrance: ID card and a valid Certificate of Covid-19 Vaccination or valid Covid-19 Disease Certificate, as per the latest public health regulations.

5. The use of a protective mask is mandatory during the entire duration of the event and social distancing (1,5m) must be kept at all times.