Martha Graham Dance Company

American dance company

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The Martha Graham Dance Company is an influential American dance company founded by choreographer and dancer Martha Graham. Graham, a pioneer of modern dance, created over 180 works that aimed to express primal emotions and the "inner man." Her technique, characterized by contractions and releases centered in the pelvis, offered a significant alternative to classical ballet. The company's repertoire draws inspiration from American frontier life, Greek mythology, biblical themes, and abstract concepts, exploring human conflicts and emotions. Graham's innovative approach and the company's enduring legacy have profoundly shaped modern dance in the United States and internationally.123

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…restructured her company into the Martha Graham Dance Company in 1973 and continued to create dances and to teach. Her autobiography, Blood Memory, was published in 1991.
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…restructured her company into the Martha Graham Dance Company in 1973 and continued to create dances and to teach. Her autobiography, Blood Memory, was published in 1991.
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