In 1926, Martha Graham founded her dance company and school, living and working out of a tiny Carnegie Hall studio in midtown Manhattan. In developing her technique, Martha Graham experimented ...

Eilber worked closely with Graham, dancing many of the dancer-choreographer’s principal roles, and had roles created for her by Graham. Eilber has been artistic director of the company since 2005.

Her connection to the great modern dancer lasted a lifetime, from studying with her as a child to leading the Martha Graham Dance Company as an artistic director. Linda Hodes in 1962, performing in ...

BECKET — At Jacob's Pillow, Martha Graham’s historic roots are profound. “Pillow Founder Ted Shawn was Martha’s first teacher,” said Janet Eilber, artistic director of the Martha Graham Dance Company.