Martha Graham Dance Company

After winning a scholarship in 1935 to study dance under Martha Graham in New York City, Marjorie was invited to join the Martha Graham Dance Company – which already included Sophie Maslow, Jane Dudley, and May O’Donnell, among others. As a company member alongside Martha Graham, Marjorie appeared in:

Primitive Mysteries in 1936, choreographed by Martha Graham, Music by Louis Horst

Celebration in 1936, choreographed by Martha Graham, Music by Louis Horst

Chronicle in 1936, choreographed by Martha Graham, Music by Wallingford Riegger

American Document in 1938, choreographed by Martha Graham, Music by Ray Green

Every Soul Is A Circus in 1939, choreographed by Martha Graham, Music by Paul Nordoff

Letter To The World in 1941, choreographed by Martha Graham, Music by Hunter Johnson

Appalachian Spring in 1944, choreographed by Martha Graham, Music by Aaron Copeland

Deaths and Entrances in 1945, choreographed by Martha Graham, Music by Hunter Johnson

Now you can watch the original performance of “Appalachian Spring”! Amazingly, this video has been made available on YouTube. This original video was shot in 16mm without sound. The audio you’ll hear was added in from the 1958 film. Hope you enjoy this gem!

“APPALACHIAN SPRING” ~ 1944
Choreographed by Martha Graham
Music by Aaron Copeland
Cast
Bride: Martha Graham
Husband: Erick Hawkins
Pioneer Woman: May O’Donnell
Revivalist: Merce Cunningham
Followers: Nina Fonaroff, Pearl Lang, Marjorie Mazia, & Yuriko

WATCH “APPALACHIAN SPRING” HERE!

Fun fact – In 1939, Marjorie auditioned and introduced new company members, including Merce Cunningham and Erick Hawkins.