Martha Graham
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Martha Graham was born on May 11, 1894 [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12], in Allegheny. She had a sibling, Georgia Graham [13]. Graham's education took place at the Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts and Santa Barbara High School . As a United States citizen , she went on to work in various roles including ballet dancer, choreographer, music educator, ballet master, costume designer, and dancer [12][14].
Graham's field of expertise was dance . She was employed by New York University . Throughout her career, Graham received numerous awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, National Medal of Arts, Presidential Medal of Freedom, and was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame [15][16][17][18]. She also received the Capezio Dance Award and Kennedy Center Honors [15][16][17][18].
Martha Graham died on April 1, 1991 [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12], in New York. Her contributions to dance have been recognized through her various awards and honors. Graham's work in multiple roles has left a lasting impact on her field.
Martha Graham
Summary
Martha Graham is a human[1]. She was born in Allegheny[2]. She was born on May 11, 1894[3]. She died in New York[4]. She died on April 1, 1991[5]. She worked as a ballet dancer[6], choreographer[7], music educator[8], ballet master[9], and costume designer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (470 views/month, #6,589 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Allegheny[2], Martha Graham…
- Martha Graham died in New York[4].
- Martha Graham died in New York City[12].
- Martha Graham was born on May 11, 1894[3].
- Martha Graham died on April 1, 1991[5].
- Among Martha Graham's spouses was Erick Hawkins[13].
- Martha Graham held citizenship in United States[14].
- Martha Graham's professions included ballet dancer[6].
- Martha Graham's professions included choreographer[7].
- Martha Graham's professions included music educator[8].
- Martha Graham's professions included ballet master[9].
- Martha Graham's professions included costume designer[10].
- Martha Graham worked as a dancer[15].
- Martha Graham's field of work was dance[16].
- Among Martha Graham's employers was New York University[17].
- Martha Graham's education included a stint at Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts[18].
- Martha Graham was educated at Santa Barbara High School[19].
- A notable student of Martha Graham was Yvonne Rainer[20].
- A notable student of Martha Graham was Anne-Marie Reynaud[21].
- A notable student of Martha Graham was Bessie Schonberg[22].
- A notable student of Martha Graham was Bill Smith[23].
- A notable student of Martha Graham was Anna Sokolow[24].
- A notable student of Martha Graham was Patricia Brooks[25].
- Martha Graham received the Guggenheim Fellowship[26].
- Martha Graham received the National Medal of Arts[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Martha Graham was born in Allegheny[2]. She was born on May 11, 1894[3].
Education
Educated at Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts[18], a dance studio[28], in United States[29] and Santa Barbara High School[19], a high school[30], in United States[31], founded in 1875[32]. Studied under Ruth St. Denis[33] and Ted Shawn[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include ballet dancer[6], choreographer[7], music educator[8], ballet master[9], costume designer[10], and dancer[15]. Martha Graham's field of work was dance[16]. Among her employers was New York University[17]. Notable students include Yvonne Rainer[20], a film director[35], b. 1934[36], of United States[37], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[38], specialised in dance[39]; Anne-Marie Reynaud[21]; Bessie Schonberg[22]; Bill Smith[23]; Anna Sokolow[24]; and Patricia Brooks[25].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[26], a fellowship grant[40], in United States[41], founded in 1925[42]; National Medal of Arts[27], a medallion[43], in United States[44], founded in 1984[45]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[46], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1963[49]; National Women's Hall of Fame[50], a 501(c)(3) organization[51], in United States[52], founded in 1969[53]; Capezio Dance Award[54], an award[55], founded in 1952[56]; and Kennedy Center Honors[57], an award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1978[60].
Personal Life
Martha Graham was married to Erick Hawkins[13].
Death and Burial
Martha Graham died on April 1, 1991[5]. Recorded place of death include New York[4], an U.S. state[61], in United States[62], founded in 1788[63] and New York City[12], a global city[64], in United States[65], founded in 1624[66].
Why It Matters
Martha Graham ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (470 views/month, #6,589 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] She is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
She has been cited as an influence by Madonna[69], a singer[70], b. 1958[71], of United States[72], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Music Film[73], specialised in music industry[74] and Noemí Lapzeson[75], a ballet dancer[76], 1940–2018[77], of Argentina[78], awarded the Schweizer Tanz- und Choreografiepreis[79], specialised in dance[80].
FAQs
Where was Martha Graham born?
Born in Allegheny[2], Martha Graham…
Where did Martha Graham die?
Martha Graham passed away in New York[4].
Who was Martha Graham married to?
Martha Graham's spouses include Erick Hawkins[13].
What did Martha Graham do for work?
Martha Graham worked as ballet dancer[6], choreographer[7], music educator[8], ballet master[9], and costume designer[10].
Where did Martha Graham go to school?
Martha Graham was educated at Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts[18] and Santa Barbara High School[19].
What awards did Martha Graham receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[26], National Medal of Arts[27], Presidential Medal of Freedom[46], and National Women's Hall of Fame[50].
Who did Martha Graham influence?
Martha Graham has been cited as an influence by Madonna[69] and Noemí Lapzeson[75].