Errand into the Maze
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Errand into the Maze is a 1947 modern dance work by Martha Graham that reimagines the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur as an exploration of inner fear and psychological struggle.
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ballet
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modern dance work ⓘ |
| artisticMovement | American modern dance NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Martha Graham Dance Company NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOn | myth of Theseus and the Minotaur ⓘ |
| centralMotif |
encounter with a Minotaur-like figure
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journey into a maze ⓘ |
| choreographer | Martha Graham NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| creator | Martha Graham NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
modern dance
ⓘ
psychological dance ⓘ |
| hasCharacterType |
Minotaur-like embodiment of fear
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protagonist representing the psyche ⓘ |
| hasChoreographicStructure | duet ⓘ |
| hasInterpretation |
allegory of psychological labyrinth
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exploration of inner demons ⓘ |
| intendedVenue | theatre stage ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | nonverbal ⓘ |
| medium | live performance ⓘ |
| movementStyle | Martha Graham technique ⓘ |
| narrativeForm | abstracted myth ⓘ |
| notableFor |
psychological reinterpretation of classical myth
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use of Graham’s contraction and release technique ⓘ |
| periodInArtistCareer | mid-career work of Martha Graham ⓘ |
| portrays | female protagonist confronting fear ⓘ |
| premiereDate | 1947 ⓘ |
| reinterprets |
Greek mythology
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Theseus and the Minotaur myth from a psychological perspective ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
critical analysis in modern dance studies
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dance scholarship ⓘ |
| theme |
confrontation with the unconscious
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courage ⓘ inner fear ⓘ labyrinth as psychological space ⓘ psychological struggle ⓘ |
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