Martha Graham

1. 1925 - Graham became a dance instructor2. Graham's first dances were performed on bare stage with only costumes and lights.3. Graham introduced a number of other new features to modern dance. 4. She established the use of moving scenery, used props as symbols, and combined speech with dancing. She was also the first to integrate her group, using African Americans and Asians in her regular company.

Video: Applalachian Spring - Martha Graham Dance Company

Martha Graham

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Martha Graham "Mother of Morden Dance"

Death and Entrances

Fang-Yi Sheu of the Martha Graham Dance Company performing "Sketches From Chronicle"

Video: Night Journey by Martha Graham (1947)