Martha Graham

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/martha-graham

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Martha Graham born?May 11, 1894, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
2. When did Martha Graham die?April 1, 1991, New York City, New York, USA
3. What is the notable collaborators?Isamu Noguchi (set design), Aaron Copland (music), Erick Hawkins (dancer and choreographer)
4. Who was Martha Graham?Martha Graham was a dancer and choreographer from Pennsylvania who helped create modern dance in America.
5. What is Martha Graham's dance technique?Her technique uses a strong movement called contraction, where the body pulls inward, and release, where it expands again, making the dance feel powerful and real.

Choreographic Innovation: The creation of new and original dance movements, structures, and expressive possibilities.
Psychological Expression: Using artistic means, such as dance, to convey internal emotional states and mental processes.
Modern Dance Pedagogy: The methods and principles of teaching and learning modern dance techniques and theories.
Avant-garde: Experimental or innovative work in the arts, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions.