Early Life
What year was Martha born in?
1894
Explain the concept that lamentation/ feeling the piece evoked.
Encased in a tube of fabric, lamentation is symbolic of being t4rapped and slowly breaking free specifically with the norms of society in mind.
When did Martha stop choreographing?
Choreographed until her death in April of 1991
Who in this class studied Martha?
Maddie, Maddie and Olivia
Where did Martha move to gain more exposure to dance
NYC
What piece made Martha famous
lamentation
What were Martha's signature costumes?
When did Martha stop dancing
Martha stopped dancing in her mid 70's
Name 3 aspects of Marthas dance
(not limited to)
sickle foot, contractions, breaking free
Where did Martha's career in dance begin (not a geographic location)
The Denishawn School of Dance
What set designer did Martha work closely with?
Isamu Noguchi
Who usually starred in Martha's pieces?
Martha!
Name two of the awards Martha received
the medal of freedom, "dancer of the century"
what percentage of members of the Martha Graham Dance company studied at the Martha Graham School Of Dance?
85%
where was Martha Born (prior to her many moves)
Pennsylvania
Name three of Martha's dances
Appalachian spring, Night journey, frontier
Name Martha's stylistic trademarks.
Use of costumes to express a character
Collaboration with other artists and designers
Exploration of national identity
What type of dance does the Martha Graham School of Dance teach?
Graham Technique as well as modern and contemporary aspects.
How did Martha describe dance?
Martha described dance as a spoken drama that could explore the spiritual and emotional essence of human beings.
In addition to dancing and choreographing at the beginning of her time in NY, what other jobs did Martha take on
modeling, performed and taught dance
Who was the Musician Martha worked closely with that was also her lover?
Aaron Copeland
What year did Marth die?
1991
Where does the company perform?
all around the world
What was Martha's fathers quote that inspired her in her pieces?
"Movement never lies'