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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Martha_GrahamMartha Graham - Wikipedia

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   Martha Graham (May 11, 1894 – April 1, 1991) [1] was an American modern dancer and choreographer, whose style, the Graham technique, reshaped American dance and is still taught worldwide. [2] Graham danced and taught for over seventy years.

   • Known for: Dance and choreography
   • Died: April 1, 1991 (aged 96), New York City, U.S.

   • Born: May 11, 1894, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

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     The Martha Graham Technique (c) 1975

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3. www.biography.com › artists › martha-grahamMartha Graham - Quotes, Dance & Career - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of Martha Graham, the 20th century's most important dancer and the mother of modern dance. Explore her innovative technique, influential works and legacy.

4. www.britannica.com › biography › Martha-GrahamMartha Graham | Biography, Dance, Technique, Company, & Facts

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   May 9, 2024 · Martha Graham (born May 11, 1894, Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died April 1, 1991, New York, New York) was an influential American dancer, teacher, and choreographer of modern dance whose ballets and other works were intended to “reveal the inner man.”

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6. marthagraham.org › historyHistory - Martha Graham Dance Company

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   Learn about the life and work of Martha Graham, a primal artistic force of the 20th century and a pioneer of modern dance. Discover her technique, repertoire, collaborations, awards, and influence on contemporary dance.

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7. marthagraham.orgMartha Graham Dance Company - Martha Graham Dance Company

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   Learn about the history, repertory, and education programs of the world leader in modern dance since 1926. See upcoming performances, events, and how to support the Company and School.

8. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmastersMartha Graham Biography | American Masters - PBS

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   Sep 16, 2005 · Learn about the life and legacy of Martha Graham, the pioneer of modern dance who transformed the art form with her expressive and experimental movements. Explore her collaborations with composers, sculptors, and actors, and her impact on generations of dancers and choreographers.

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   Why was Martha Graham important?

   • Her contributions to the art of stage design and dance production are countless. Martha Graham’s continued experimentation and her constant attention to human emotion, frailty, and perseverance, is one of the greatest individual achievements in American cultural history. "I wanted to begin not with characters or ideas, but with movements . . .

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   Who is Martha Graham dance company?

   • The Martha Graham Dance Company has been a world leader in the evolving art form of modern dance since its founding in 1926. The oldest professional school of dance in the United States and the only one primarily focused on the Martha Graham Technique and repertory. Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.

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   Does Martha Graham School have a dance program?

   • Students studying at the Martha Graham School have moved on to professional dance careers with the Martha Graham Dance Company, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Jose Limón Dance Company, the Buglisi Dance Theatre, Rioult, and Battery Dance Company, as well as on Broadway and with other companies throughout the world. Visit marthagraham.edu to learn more.

   History - Martha Graham Dance Company

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   Why did Martha Graham create the Martha Graham dance company?

   • Her contributions transformed the art form, revitalizing and expanding dance around the world. In her search to express herself freely and honestly, she created the Martha Graham Dance Company, one of the oldest dance troupes in America. “I wanted to begin not with characters or ideas, but with movements . . . I wanted significant movement.

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10. www.si.edu › spotlight › martha-grahamMartha Graham | Smithsonian Institution

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    Explore the life and legacy of Martha Graham, the pioneer of modern dance who collaborated with renowned artists and influenced generations of dancers. See photos, videos, and artifacts from the Smithsonian collections related to Graham and her company.