ATHENS - SUMMER INTENSIVE EVENTS 2026
In addition to daily classes and workshops, the intensive will include a series of public events open to both participants and the wider community. These events are designed to immerse attendees in the legacy of Martha Graham while deepening their understanding of her technique and artistic vision.
In addition to daily classes and workshops, the intensive will include a series of public events open to both participants and the wider community.
TUESDAY AUGUST 25
📍 Dancing School
Leof. Mesogeion 294, Chalandri/Holargos 155 62, Greece.
18h-19h30
Lifestyle Medicine: The Art of Living Well
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With Anna Athanasiou
Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based medical specialty that addresses the root causes of chronic disease through daily habits such as sleep, stress management, physical activity, and social connection. At the heart of this approach lies nutrition — a cornerstone of health and performance that is especially relevant in the world of dance, where the body is both the instrument and the art.
This lecture will explore how a balanced, whole-food dietary approach can support energy, recovery, and longevity, alongside the other key pillars of a healthy lifestyle. A practical and accessible introduction, open to all participants of the workshop regardless of age or experience level.
Lifestyle Medicine: Η Τέχνη του Να Ζεις Καλά
Το Lifestyle Medicine είναι μια αποδεδειγμένη ιατρική ειδικότητα που αντιμετωπίζει τις βαθύτερες αιτίες των χρόνιων ασθενειών μέσα από καθημερινές συνήθειες, όπως ο ύπνος, η διαχείριση του στρες, η σωματική δραστηριότητα και οι κοινωνικές συνδέσεις. Στον πυρήνα αυτής της προσέγγισης βρίσκεται η διατροφή — ένας θεμελιώδης πυλώνας υγείας και απόδοσης, που αποκτά ιδιαίτερη σημασία στον κόσμο του χορού, όπου το σώμα είναι ταυτόχρονα το εργαλείο και η τέχνη.
Η διάλεξη αυτή θα εξερευνήσει πώς μια ισορροπημένη διατροφή βασισμένη σε μη επεξεργασμένες τροφές μπορεί να υποστηρίξει την ενέργεια, την αποκατάσταση και τη μακροζωία, παράλληλα με τους άλλους βασικούς πυλώνες ενός υγιεινού τρόπου ζωής. Μια πρακτική και προσιτή εισαγωγή, ανοιχτή σε όλους τους συμμετέχοντες του εργαστηρίου, ανεξαρτήτως ηλικίας ή επιπέδου εμπειρίας.
THURSDAY AUGUST 27
📍 Dancing School
Leof. Mesogeion 294, Chalandri/Holargos 155 62, Greece.
18h-19h30
Videoprojection & Talk:
Graham Repertory for the 21st Century
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How does a 20th-century repertory established by Martha Graham remain relevant, get transmitted to new generations of dancers, and transition into the 21st century? Our guest Graham artists Christophe Jeannot and Lorenzo Pagano will address these questions through the roles they have performed, sharing their own approaches and understandings of the work, and what it can still mean to perform this repertory today.
FRIDAY AUGUST 28
📍 National Library of Greece — Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Center, Leof. Andrea Siggrou 364, Kallithea 176 74, Greece
19h-20h30
Cultural Visit - National Library of Greece
Informal visit at the National Library of Greece (NLG) and the surrounding Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.
The NLG is housed within a remarkable contemporary complex overlooking the coast, surrounded by the Stavros Niarchos Park, with gardens, open spaces, walking paths and views stretching towards the Saronic Gulf. The area offers a very different perspective on Athens, away from the dense city centre and close to the sea.
After visiting the library, we can enjoy its surroundings, the park, and the views over the city and the water as the light changes, with sunset over the Saronic Gulf around 20:00.
SATURDAY AUGUST 29
📍 Dancing School
Leof. Mesogeion 294, Chalandri/Holargos 155 62, Greece.
18h-19h-30
participants SHOWINGS
- Repertory Showing from the Advanced level (excerpts from Martha Graham’s 1947 Night Journey)
- Beginner creative workshop Showing
- Intermediate creative workshop Showing
Oedipus Solo from "Night Journey" + Q&A
Graham artist Lorenzo Pagano will perform the solo of Oedipus from the iconic piece “Night Journey” choreographed in 1947 by Martha Graham.
In her retelling of the Oedipus myth, Graham was almost certainly influenced by contemporary interest in psychology and the emerging (in America) theories of Freud and Jung, theories which explored the darker recesses of the human psyche, including erotic passion and the powerful sexual dynamics operating within the family.
Final Thanks & Certificates
Events du stage d’été 2026 de G4EU : programme en français 🇫🇷