Martha Graham

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Martha Graham was a very notable American modern dancer and choreographer. - AsNotedIn


Timeline

Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1894/05/11 Martha Graham is born in Allegheny City, now part of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania
1924/07/00 In the summer of 1924, Martha Graham gives classes at the Pumpelly Studio. The Studio was used by Pumpelly for his writings, for painting by members of his family, and for musicals and poetry readings by Harvard professor George Copeland. Work Pumpelly Studio Dublin
1931/00/00 "Martha Graham Early Dance Films" Dancer Martha Graham Early Dance Films (1931-1944)
1943/00/00 Aaron Copland accepts Elizabeth Coolidge's $500 commission to write the score for Martha Graham's new ballet. "I have been an admirer of Martha Graham's work for many years and I have more than once hoped that we might collaborate." - AC Choreograph Appalachian Spring
1944/10/30 "Appalachian Spring", a celebration of the human spirit featuring Martha Graham, Erick Hawkins, May O'Donnell and Merce Cunningham premieres in the Coolidge Auditorium. Choreograph Appalachian Spring Coolidge Auditorium Library of Congress Jefferson Building, Library of Congress
1957/09/01 In 1957, a prominent member of 67 years is Martha Graham Black, great-granddaughter of the Rev James Graham, who gave the church its new name 153 years earlier. Faith Beulah Presbyterian Church Churchill

1 Creative Work by Martha Graham »

Title Type Association Y/M/D Moniker
Title Type Association Y/M/D Moniker
Appalachian Spring Choreograph Ballet 1944/10/30
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