Portraits of a Lady
Martha Graham is the Georgia O’Keefe of dance. No matter what the source material, the primary subject of her works is womanhood.
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The New York City Ballet’s 2024 Fall Fashion Gala was once again a smashing fundraising success, pulling in 3.2 million dollars and packing the house with slew of well-dressed celebrities and socialites. It was also a feminist victory, with three female choreographers—Gianna Reisen, Caili Quan, and Tiler Peck—represented on a gala bill for the first time ever. The show itself was pretty, though safe. The choreography wasn’t as groundbreaking as the financial and sociocultural milestones achieved.
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Martha Graham is the Georgia O’Keefe of dance. No matter what the source material, the primary subject of her works is womanhood.
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Tiler Peck’s personal style, combined with her familiarity of the strength of the NYCB dancers, will be a big factor as she continues to contribute to the repertory.