"Primitive Mysteries," a stark ritual that later became a modern-dance classic, was on the program.

Also, due to her injury at a young age she did not appear in many works other than Heretic and Primitive Mysteries.

Graham is at her purest in the 1931 "Primitive Mysteries."

These experiences were reflected in such works as "Primitive Mysteries" and "El Penitente," which remain in her company's repertory.

The 1931 "Primitive Mysteries" found its true center as it had not on opening night.

She said it had taken her years to understand and love Graham's "Primitive Mysteries," in which she stars this season.

"Primitive Mysteries," immediately acknowledged as a masterpiece after its premiere in February 1931, was based on a walk.

Among them was "Primitive Mysteries," which she helped Miss Graham revive in 1982.

During her six years with the company, she performed in many Graham classics, among them "Heretic" and "Primitive Mysteries."

Joyce Herring brought to the figure of the Virgin in "Primitive Mysteries" power and concentration that made a difference.