ritualistic

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A palpably animated black-and-white, full-stage photo from 1935—of Graham in her 1931 “Primitive Mysteries” as its ritualistic Virgin figure surrounded by celebrants—resonates with life in comparison to the studio-posed photos in the exhibit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"The dance floor is not just a place, it's a threshold: A ritualistic space where movement replaces language."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Stasevska was born in 1984, the same year that Glass’ hypnotic, ritualistic opera, about an Egyptian pharaoh who dared to push monotheism onto his polytheistic culture, debuted in Stuttgart, Germany.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Marked by its stark staging and ritualistic intensity, the work remains one of the most enduring interpretations of Ravel's best-known work and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Behind her, the children gathered, watching each ritualistic step in the installation of the shrine.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy