She was born in Pennsylvania, lived in California and from there began studying dance. She taught dance and became one of the 20th century's best known choreographers as a pioneer of modern dance.

Her dances were rooted in muscle tension and relaxation; to some, this looked more awkward than the classical-rooted movement of St. Denis or Duncan.

Martha Graham on this site

• Martha Graham Quotations

Martha Graham on the Web

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  From Time's top 100 people of the 20th century. Includes biography, timeline, a recording of her voice and some QuickTime videos of dancing.
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  Brief portrait of Graham.
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  Basic biographical timeline. 
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  Biography and career history for the modern dance choreographer, Graham.
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  Biography.com entry for Graham.
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  Brief information on Graham from the perspective of her relationship with Isamu Noguchi.

About Martha Graham

• Dancer, choreographer, modern dance, ballet
• United States
• 20th century

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