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].
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 [14][15][16][17]. She also received the Capezio Dance Award and Kennedy Center Honors [14][15][16][17].
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 (2,482 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 was born on May 11, 1894[3].
- Martha Graham died on April 1, 1991[5].
- Among Martha Graham's spouses was Erick Hawkins[12].
- Martha Graham held citizenship in United States[13].
- 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's professions included dancer[14].
- Martha Graham's field of work was dance[15].
- Martha Graham was employed by New York University[16].
- Martha Graham's education included a stint at Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts[17].
- Martha Graham's education included a stint at Santa Barbara High School[18].
- A notable student of Martha Graham was Yvonne Rainer[19].
- A notable student of Martha Graham was Anne-Marie Reynaud[20].
- A notable student of Martha Graham was Bessie Schonberg[21].
- A notable student of Martha Graham was Bill Smith[22].
- A notable student of Martha Graham was Anna Sokolow[23].
- A notable student of Martha Graham was Patricia Brooks[24].
- Martha Graham received the Guggenheim Fellowship[25].
- Martha Graham received the National Medal of Arts[26].
- Martha Graham received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[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[17], a dance studio[28], in United States[29] and Santa Barbara High School[18], 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[14]. Martha Graham's field of work was dance[15]. Among her employers was New York University[16]. Notable students include Yvonne Rainer[19], a film director[35], b. 1934[36], of United States[37], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[38], specialised in dance[39]; Anne-Marie Reynaud[20], a choreographer[40], 1945–2009[41], of France[42]; Bessie Schonberg[21]; Bill Smith[22]; Anna Sokolow[23]; and Patricia Brooks[24].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[25], a fellowship grant[43], in United States[44], founded in 1925[45]; National Medal of Arts[26], a medallion[46], in United States[47], founded in 1984[48]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[27], an award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1963[51]; National Women's Hall of Fame[52], a 501(c)(3) organization[53], in United States[54], founded in 1969[55]; Capezio Dance Award[56], an award[57], founded in 1952[58]; and Kennedy Center Honors[59], an award[60], in United States[61], founded in 1978[62].
Personal Life
Martha Graham was married to Erick Hawkins[12].
Death and Burial
Martha Graham died on April 1, 1991[5]. She passed away in New York[4].
Why It Matters
Martha Graham ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,482 views/month, #6,589 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
She has been cited as an influence by Madonna[65], a singer[66], b. 1958[67], of United States[68], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Music Film[69], specialised in music industry[70] and Noemí Lapzeson[71], a ballet dancer[72], 1940–2018[73], of Argentina[74], awarded the Schweizer Tanz- und Choreografiepreis[75], specialised in dance[76].
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[12].
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[17] and Santa Barbara High School[18].
What awards did Martha Graham receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[25], National Medal of Arts[26], Presidential Medal of Freedom[27], and National Women's Hall of Fame[52].
Who did Martha Graham influence?
Martha Graham has been cited as an influence by Madonna[65] and Noemí Lapzeson[71].