Graham Technique Class

Join Ben Schultz of Martha Graham Dance Company for a Graham Technique Class at Zenon Dance — made possible by a partnership between Northrop and Zenon Dance. This 90-minute workshop for intermediate/advanced dancers offers an insider look at the famed physical vocabulary created by Martha Graham. This technique class is designed to give students insight into Graham’s innovations and her concept of “contraction and release,” the foundations of this unique form of physical expression. Previous study of the Graham Technique is not required.  

Free for all participants, including University of Minnesota students, faculty and staff. Participants will receive a 50% off discount code to attend Martha Graham Dance Company at Northrop on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

This class has a capacity of 30 students, and registration is required.

Ben Schultz Bio

Ben Schultz joined the Martha Graham Dance Company in 2009 and serves as rehearsal director. He’s danced lead roles including King Hades in “Clytemnestra,” Jason in “Cave of the Heart” and Shaman in “The Rite of Spring.” He premiered Martha Graham’s work in Russia, performing “Errand into the Maze” with prima ballerina Diana Vishneva at the Mariinsky Theatre, Saint Petersburg. He’s also performed with Buglisi Dance Theater, Hannah Kahn Dance Company and The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble. Currently, he’s on staff at both The Martha Graham School and The Alvin Ailey School teaching the Martha Graham Technique for pre-professional students and divisions.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Sponsored by hospitality partner, the Graduate Hotel Minneapolis.