Martha graham biography timeline templates

May 11, Her father was a doctor who diagnosed nervous and mental disorders by drawing attention to physical movements. This is where Martha's interest in movement and dance came from. Period: May 11, to Apr 1, Jan 1, Graham, along with her father on a business trip, attended a performance by ballet dancer Ruth St. Martha was astonished and moved by seeing this great dancer.

Struggles of a Women · Started Modern Dance Company · First Show · Looking Back on Life · Married to Erick Hawkin · Moved to New York.

This will influence her decision to enroll in an art college. Aug 1, Graham will join classes at the Denishawn School, led by dancers Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn. Graham entered dance at the late age of twenty-two but this would not hold her back. Denishawn taught young dancers about body discipline, music, history of art, and philosophy. Graham will devote eight years as a student and instructor at the school.

There she also learned the importance of costuming within a dance. This dance was choreographed by Ted Shawn. Oct 7,