The article reflects on a recent performance by the Martha Graham Dance Company at Portland's Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, particularly focusing on the piece 'Errand into the Maze,' which explores the myth of Ariadne. Dancers Xin Ying and Ethan Palma delivered a compelling interpretation, showcasing the emotional weight of Graham's choreography. Due to Hurricane Sandy's damage to Isamu Noguchi's original set and costume designs, substitutions were made, impacting the visual storytelling. Yet, the performance was praised for its technical accuracy, revealing how Graham's works remain relevant and powerful today.
"Errand into the Maze certainly fit that bill when Graham Company dancers Xin Ying and Ethan Palma danced it last month at Portland's Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall."
"Xin Ying's agitated skittering steps in reaction to Palma's looming, stalking menace carried the full weight of a piece that Graham said many times was about the conquering of fear."
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