Martha Graham biography

Martha Graham Martha Graham by Yousuf Karsh (1948) Born May 11, 1894(1894-05-11)Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died April 1, 1991(1991-04-01) (aged 96)New York City, New York, U.S. Nationality American Field Dance and choreography Movement Modern dance Awards Kennedy Center Honors (1979)Presidential Medal of Freedom (1976)National Medal of Arts (1985) Martha Graham (May

Women with style Martha Graham

I came into the fashion world through the world of dance. I began in dancing in '84 and when I had knee surgery in '01, I decided if I couldn't be a dancer anymore, I'd at least dress them. My major changed to Costume Design. Martha Graham was always one of my favorite modern dance choreographers with her melodramatic pieces and fabulous mise en scene. Her choreography is hard on the body

Martha Graham 117th Birthday (Pack 1)

Martha Graham (May 11, 1894 – April 1, 1991) was an American dancer choreographer regarded as one of the foremost pioneers of modern dance, whose influence on dance can be compared to the influence Stravinsky had on music, Picasso had on the visual arts, or Frank Lloyd Wright had on architecture.Graham was a galvanizing performer, a choreographer of astounding moves. She invented a new

Martha Graham 117th Birthday

In 1925, Martha was employed at the George Eastman School of Design where Rouben Mamoulian was head of the School of Drama. Among other performances, together they produced a short two color film called The Flute of Krishna, featuring Eastman students. Mamoulian left Eastman shortly thereafter and Graham chose to leave also, even though she was asked to stay on.Martha Graham 117th

The Story Behind the Graham Google Doodle

How do you fit seven decades of American innovation into 15 seconds? That was the challenge when Google asked us to collaborate on a Google Doodle to celebrate Martha Graham’s birthday.Martha Graham (1894–1991) is known as one of the great creative minds of the 20th Century, often compared with such greats as Picasso, Einstein, and Stravinsky because she made such radical change through the power