How Much It Costs to Study at the Martha Graham Dance Company

Among the company's current members include the Philippines' Kisses Delavin.

Published on Jul 15, 2025

Kisses Delavin participating in the Martha Graham Dance Company's Spring 2025 Showcase.

Dubbed by The Washington Post as one of "the seven wonders of the artistic world," the Martha Graham Dance Company has long been a crucible for raw talent and self-expression. Founded in 1926 by its trailblazing namesake, the company has been graced by some of the most iconic figures in dance, with guest appearances from the likes of Liza Minnelli and Kathleen Turner woven into its storied history.

This year, the legendary troupe drew unexpected attention from Filipino audiences with the debut of one of its newest members: Kisses Delavin. A former actress and Miss Universe Philippines 2021 finalist, Delavin had largely stepped away from the limelight in recent years, leaving behind a near-blank digital slate. But her quiet reemergence came in the form of movement, spotlighted during the company’s Spring 2025 showcase in New York. Clad in a green leotard, she performed a contemporary routine alongside fellow company members.

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Former Filipina actress Kisses Delavin. YouTube/Martha Graham Dance Company

While fanfare for the ex-Pinoy Big Brother housemate is reaching a new peak, the dance company is also worth paying attention to, especially if one seeks to dance with the greats. With a respected list of alumni and reputable shows held annually, the institution should be on any performer's radar.

Interested in enrolling? Scroll ahead to find out how much it costs to study ballet in the prestigious company.

Tuition Fee Rates

How Much It Costs to Study Ballet at Martha Graham Dance Company

Martha Graham is widely credited with establishing a "vocabulary of movement" rooted in her distinct, referential style. Over the course of nearly seven decades, she mentored some of the world’s most influential dancers and choreographers, pioneering a technique that infused dance with social, political, psychological, and sexual dimensions.

Her legacy lives on through the continued influence of the Martha Graham Dance Company, which has shaped the careers of icons like Merce Cunningham, Anna Sokolow, Sir Robert Cohan, and Jacquelyn Buglisi. Before her passing in 1991, Graham was globally recognized for her contributions to the arts, receiving the Key to the City of Paris, Japan’s Imperial Order of the Precious Crown, and the United States’ Presidential Medal of Freedom, among many other honors.

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Founder Martha Graham. PHOTO: Instagram/marthagrahamdance.

Enrolling in programs at the Martha Graham Dance Company comes at different price margins. Such takes into account tuition and fees, books and supplies, and even one's living expenses within New York.

A two-year certificate program is worth $62,368, which is approximately P3,535,578.

An advanced studies certificate program, which also runs for two years, is worth $88,278. That's somewhere around P5,004,568.

An independent program, which occurs over the course of one semester, is $20,757, which converts to P1,176,734.70.

The programs mentioned above are exclusive of the Summer and Winter Intensive programs, which focus on applying the Graham Technique. To see the programs offered by the company yourself, with breakdowns of where each expense goes, click here.

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PHOTO: Instagram/marthagrahamdance.

Learn more about the Martha Graham Dance Company through their official website. Follow them on Instagram to stay updated on recitals, workshops, and other events.

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