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Our Modern Dance Lineage: An Afternoon with Peter Sparling: Terpsichore Collective with the support of Leon Loft
Join us for an afternoon of hearing stories from Peter Sparling, former company member of the Martha Graham Company. Peter will present & share video footage of his time dancing with the company and engage in a Q & A with the audience. Terpsichore Collective dancers will perform exerpts from his work Notations.
Terpsichore is honored to host Peter and appreciate his time and contributions as he graciously allows ticket sales to go directly back to the company which will support costs for our 2025 season. We have a vibrant season planned and we hope you'll consider supporting us either by attending our shows, and/or donating as you can. Thank you for being part of our Ann Arbor dance community!
Before being invited to Ann Arbor in 1984 to serve on the faculty of the Department of Dance, U-M Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Dance Peter Sparling was a principal dancer with Martha Graham's dance company in New York City and served as her assistant on many new works. In anticipation of the company's 100th anniversary in 2026, Sparling draws from his memoir, "Confessions of Dancing Man", to share for the first time stories of his years working closely with the legendary pioneer of Modern Dance. Sparling will provide a brief and informative introduction to Graham's life and work then launch headfirst into intimate close-ups of the life of a dancer in New York circa 1973-87.
Terpsichore Collective's Artistic Director Aimee McDonald was Sparling's student at U-M; he now practices the GYROTONIC® method under McDonald's guidance and serves as a consultant and guest choreographer.
If you cannot attend, please consider donating to support our 2025 season: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=S3G3KTDPBD3KQ
Leon Loft (Behind Mothfire Brewing Co.) 715 W Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 ,Ann Arbor. https://www.terpsichorecollective.com/event-details/our-modern-dance-lineage-an-afternoon-with-peter-sparling. Ticket sales go to support Terpsichore Collective- choose your ticket price: $30, $40, $50, or $100. TerpsichoreCollective@gmail.com. www.TerpsichoreCollective.com 734-239-4172.Add this event to your calendar: Google Calendar | iCal