SUMMER INTENSIVE 2026
[ JULY 6-15 2026 ]
In 2026 we will be heading to Paris (July 6-15) and Athens (August 23-29) where we will once again be joined by international guest artists, educators and researchers.
This summer program is for all who share a passion for Graham’s creative work and legacy, offering the opportunity to expand their existing practice whilst making meaningful connections with other facilitators and participants. Classes are taught by world-class dance professionals and leaders in their field, including Martha Graham's former Artistic Director and company members.
From France in July to Greece in August, come and join our vibrant Graham community!
Paris 2026
Dance classes are held in Conservatoire de Noisy-le-sec in the Paris metropolitan area.
(41 Rue Saint-Denis, 93130 Noisy-le-Sec, France)
The program is conducted entirely in English, with optional translations available in French, and Spanish. All instructors are multilingual.
FACULTY
𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻, 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗼, 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂 & 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀
ABOUT THE LEVELS
Minimum age 15 years old - No maximum age
Participants will have the opportunity to self-select their level on the registration form. This choice will be reviewed by the teachers based on their submitted video (for Inter-Advanced and Advanced Pro levels) and their first class, with the aim of ensuring optimal and safe learning.
THE LEVELS
BEGINNERS
Minimum age: 15
For students of all ages who enjoy dancing and have little or no experience in the Martha Graham Technique. It’s the perfect introduction to this work.
INTERMEDIATE
Minimum age: 15
For students with a background in academic dance techniques who are either new to the Martha Graham Technique or have limited experience with it. The class builds on Beginner-level material, moving at a faster pace and introducing more challenging combinations.
INTER-ADVANCED
Minimum age: 18
For students who have practiced the Graham Technique consistently for at least one year in an academic setting or a few years informally, and are familiar with its core principles and key movement sequences.
ADVANCED PRO
Minimum age: 20
For students who have mastered the Martha Graham Technique and deeply integrated its principles, whether they are graduates of programs where Graham was a primary technique or Graham teachers themselves.
GRAHAM TECHNIQUE
7 days (4 levels)
Graham technique is considered by many the "cornerstone" of U.S. modern dance. As the first codified modern technique, it has been taught worldwide, both as a tool to train expressive dancers, but also as a choreographic language giving birth to dance companies in several countries including: Batsheva, London Contemporary Dance Theater, Ballet Nacional de México...
CREATIVE WORKSHOP
5 days (4 levels)
Creativity sits at the heart of the Martha Graham work and its dissemination across pedagogic and performance contexts. The Creative Workshop will give carte blanche to the teacher as they work through the lens of Martha Graham’s philosophy and creative process, exploring how to embody and share themes with intention, honesty and power. This might include sections of the repertory but will most likely engage students with creating a new work.
IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP
2 days (for beginner and intermediate levels)
Through guided improvisations, participants will learn and develop Graham Fundamentals, such as breath, initiation, weight, opposition… This workshop encourages dancers to use the given tasks in generating movement material while supporting their individual artistic expression.
LEARNING LOST SEQUENCES
2 days (For Inter-advanced and Advanced)
Participants are invited to embody sequences from the Graham work that are rarely incorporated into current practice. Here you will have the chance to reflect and question whether this ‘lost’ vocabulary can and should be revived within the canon.
Colloquium & EVENTS
The intensive offers free events for all participants, including video screenings, an exhibit and a colloquium with practitioners and researchers engaged in the Martha Graham legacy. The week will culminate with a final participant showing and two performances by Graham artists: Lorenzo Pagano in the 1937 Graham solo "Immediate Tragedy", and Jesse Factor in "The Marthaodyssey", a fantasy combining elements of Martha Graham and Madonna with deep reverence and playful humor.
All participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion.
[ 2026 ] REGISTRATION
STEP 1: Secure your spot with an initial payment of €100 and a registration fee of 80€. If you register before March 1, no registration fee is needed.
STEP 2: After you submit your first payment, you will receive a form requiring basic information and a headshot for administrative purposes. Once you fill out this form, you receive the link for the second payment.
* Requirements for Inter-Advanced and Advanced Pro Levels Only
If you have selected the Intermediate 2 or Advanced level, you will need to submit a video (in the registration form) that should include the following requirements:
- Floorwork: Turns around the back (one side).
- Center combination: A sequence featuring Bison, tilt, and side contractions.
- Duration: The total length of the video must not exceed 2 minutes.
STEP 3: Finalize your registration with the second payment.
COST OF THE INTENSIVE
Graham For Europe is a non-profit organization that operates thanks to the work of volunteers and the support of public institutions in France. We strive to offer accessible prices and all income from the intensive will go to artists, the expenses linked to the delivery of the program, including licensing fees for works from the Martha Graham repertory.
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* HelloAsso automatically includes a small contribution to their organization for their free service, but it is optional—you can uncheck it if you prefer not to make a donation.
Please note that payments are non-refundable. However, they can be used as credit for another Graham For Europe intensive, valid for up to two years.
FOR ANY INQUIRIES OR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROJECT,
DON’T HESITATE TO CONTACT US AT: SUMMERINTENSIVE@GRAHAMFOREUROPE.COM