A Rare Recording of Martha Graham
Martha Graham
Martha Graham (May 11, 1894 - April 1, 1991) was an influential American modern dancer and choreographer. In 1926, the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance was established. In the following decades, it would help develop many of her famous proteges.
In 1938, Graham became the first dancer to perform at the White House. In 1976, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Gerald Ford. Graham's influence on dance has been compared with the influence of Picasso on modern visual arts, Stravinsky on music, and Frank Lloyd Wright on architecture.
This recording is from a lecture Graham gave on the requirements for being an exceptional dancer.
©2016 Listen & Live Audio (P)2016 Listen & Live Audio
Duration - 7m.
Author - Martha Graham.
Narrator - Martha Graham.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2023 na ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Martha Graham (May 11, 1894 - April 1, 1991) was an influential American modern dancer and choreographer. In 1926, the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance was established. In the following decades, it would help develop many of her famous proteges. In 1938, Graham became the first dancer to perform at the White House. In 1976, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Gerald Ford. Graham's influence on dance has been compared with the influence of Picasso on modern visual arts, Stravinsky on music, and Frank Lloyd Wright on architecture. This recording is from a lecture Graham gave on the requirements for being an exceptional dancer. ©2016 Listen & Live Audio (P)2016 Listen & Live Audio Duration - 7m. Author - Martha Graham. Narrator - Martha Graham. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 na ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:07:14