The Martha Graham Dance Company celebrates its 90th anniversary. On this special occasion, the Company is bringing back Graham classics that haven’t been seen in years, commissioning new works by Marie Chouinard, Mats Ek, and Pontus Lidberg, and restoring sets by Isamu Noguchi. The New York Season will include live music, and a special Gala night performance by Paris Opera Ballet Étoile Aurélie Dupont! We want you to be part of it, and we need your help. http://kck.st/MarthaGraham | Martha Graha

On October 2, 1990, the Martha Graham Dance Company premiered MAPLE LEAF RAG at New York City Center. This light-hearted ballet is set to Scott Joplin’s classic ragtime jam, a nostalgic tune from Martha’s teenage years, and features Calvin Klein costumes ranging from iridescent unitards to flowing silken skirts. As Martha’s last dance piece, MAPLE LEAF RAG is a self-parodying nod to the elements that trademark her choreography, as well as an homage to her long-time accompanist Louis Horst. You’l