Martha Graham
American dancer and choreographer (1894-1991) · United States · On the map · Died at 96
Martha Graham was an American modern dancer, teacher and choreographer responsible for creating the Graham technique.
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2015National Women's Hall of FameAward1991Died1 April 19911979Kennedy Center HonorsAward1976Presidential Medal of FreedomAward1960Capezio Dance AwardAward1932Guggenheim FellowshipAward1894Born11 May 1894
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Marian Seldes Studied under Martha
Yvonne Rainer Studied under Martha
Ruth St. Denis Taught Martha
Anna Sokolow Studied under Martha
Ted Shawn Taught Martha- Faith Reyher Jackson Studied under Martha
- Bethsabée de Rothschild Co-founded Batsheva Dance Company
Madonna Influenced by Martha
Martin Scorsese Directed American Masters
Mel Stuart Directed American Masters
Terry Carter Directed American Masters
Robert B. Weide Directed American Masters
Tony Palmer Directed American Masters
Morgan Neville Directed American Masters
Noemí Lapzeson Influenced by Martha
Perry Miller Adato Directed American Masters
Hiro Narita Directed American Masters- Karen Goodman Directed American Masters
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Martha Graham with Bertram Ross (1961)
President Gerald Ford awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction to Martha Graham, 1976
First Lady Betty Ford, President Valery Giscard d'Estaing of France, Choreographer Martha Graham, Actor Clint Eastwood, Fashion Designer Adele Simpson, and Jazz Pianist Earl Hines Seated in the State Dining RoomAwards
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Country
United States
Type
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1894 to 1991 · aged 96
