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Primitive Mysteries
The Hank Center is proud to cosponsor Primitive Mysteries, Martha Graham’s 1931 masterpiece. This multi-layered series is a production of the Dance division of Loyola’s Department of Fine and Performing Art–led by Professor Sandra Kaufmann–and is its distinct project for the fall, 2024. Created as a sublime celebration of the Virgin Mary, Martha Graham’s Primitive Mysteries will be presented within the context of mystic Christianity. Martha Graham is often compared to Stravinsky and Picasso and her choreography is renowned for its modernist interpretations of some of the world’s most sacred and iconic themes and events.
On November 22, please join us for a signature performance and post-concert discussion with Professor Sandra Kaufmann, Renee Darline Roden, and Dr. Michael Murphy, Director of the Hank Center.
About Primitive Mysteries
The Dance division will engage in a distinct project for the fall of 2024 featuring the choreography of Martha Graham. Martha Graham is often compared to Stravinsky and Picasso for the powerful redefinition of their artforms in the 20th century.
Loyola’s Dance program will present some of the world’s most iconic choreography here on Lakeshore campus, Graham’s 1931 masterpiece, Primitive Mysteries. For more information on Primitive Mysteries, read this 2017 New York Times piece.
Created as a sublime celebration of the Virgin Mary, Graham’s tour de force will be presented within the context of mystic Christianity.
We invite all scholars, board members and supporters from the Hank Center for Catholic Intellectual thought to engage with the Dance program on this remarkable work.
Event Details
Performances
Saturday August 24, 2024, 2pm | Open Rehearsal
The Sarah Gabel Studio, 409 Mundelein Center
Open Rehearsal of Primitive Mysteries is the first event in the series as we welcome international Graham authority, Miki Orihara.
November 20–24, 2024
Newhart Family Theatre
Loyola University Chicago, Lake Shore Campus
From November 20–24, Primitive Mysteries will be featured in out mainstage Dance Concert, "Encounters with Light."
Performance and Post-Concert Discussion
Friday November 22, 2024
Newhart Family Theatre, Loyola University Chicago, Lake Shore Campus
Please join us for the performance and post-concert discussion with Dr. Michael Murphy, Director of the Hank Center.
Ticketing
Ticketing information is available on the Loyola Fine and Performing Arts department website:
