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][13], in Allegheny. She had a sibling, Georgia Graham [14]. 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][15].
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 [16][17][18][19]. She also received the Capezio Dance Award and Kennedy Center Honors [16][17][18][19].
Martha Graham died on April 1, 1991 [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13], 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.
Key Facts
- Place of death: New York City[11]
- Spouse: Erick Hawkins[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: dancer[14], film director[15]
- Field of work: dance[16]
- Employer: New York University[17]
- Educated at: Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts[18], Santa Barbara High School[19]
- Student: Yvonne Rainer[20], Anne-Marie Reynaud[21], Bessie Schonberg[22], Bill Smith[23], Anna Sokolow[24], Patricia Brooks[25]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[26], National Medal of Arts[27], Presidential Medal of Freedom[28], National Women's Hall of Fame[29], Capezio Dance Award[30], Kennedy Center Honors[31], Council of Fashion Designers of America[32], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33], honorary doctor of Brandeis University[34], honorary doctor of Harvard University[35], Laurel Leaf Award[36]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[37]
- Sex or gender: female[38]
- Commons category: Martha Graham[39]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[40], New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[41]
- Family name: Graham[42]
- Given name: Martha[43]
- Official website: http://marthagraham.org/[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Martha Graham[45]
- Commons gallery: Martha Graham[46]
- Student of: Ruth St. Denis[47], Ted Shawn[48]
Why It Matters
Martha Graham has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
She has been cited as an influence by Madonna[51], a singer[52], b. 1958[53], of United States[54], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Music Film[55], specialised in music industry[56] and Noemí Lapzeson[57], a ballet dancer[58], 1940–2018[59], of Argentina[60], awarded the Schweizer Tanz- und Choreografiepreis[61], specialised in dance[62].
FAQs
Where was Martha Graham born?
Martha Graham's place of birth was Allegheny[2].
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 a ballet dancer[5], choreographer[6], music educator[7], ballet master[8], and costume designer[9].
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[28], and National Women's Hall of Fame[29].
Who did Martha Graham influence?
Martha Graham has been cited as an influence by Madonna[51] and Noemí Lapzeson[57].