An American Original.(Martha Graham)

From: Dance Magazine | Date: March 1, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

Dancer and choreographer Martha Graham is an icon in the dancing industry having made over 200 dances throughout her career. Graham enjoyed many dance themes, like Greek and Biblical situations, with all of her works performed with intensity and passion.

Martha Graham, in her work and by her example and through her influence, was a dominant force in modern dance for decades.

Martha Graham was fascinating to talk with and to read about because she said things about her dances that were un-like anything said by any other choreographer. She said that "blood memories" of the stories ...

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