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Martha Graham Dance Company Cancels Kennedy Center Performances

1/19/2026

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The Martha Graham Dance Company canceled its April 2026 Kennedy Center performances as part of its centennial tour.
The company expressed regret and offered no reason for the withdrawal.
This follows a trend of over 20 cancellations since U.S. President Donald Trump’s name was added to the Kennedy Center.
The company, based in New York, is the oldest in the United States and will continue its centennial tour.

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The Martha Graham Dance Company canceled its April 2026 Kennedy Center performances as part of its centennial tour.
The company expressed regret and offered no reason for the withdrawal.
This follows a trend of over 20 cancellations since U.S. President Donald Trump’s name was added to the Kennedy Center.
The company, based in New York, is the oldest in the United States and will continue its centennial tour.