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Dancer of the Century: Martha Graham
This week marks the 127th birthday of Martha Graham, the creative force known as “Dancer of the Century.” The impact which Graham had on the art of dance has put her in the same category as other revolutionary artists such as Pablo Picasso or Frank Lloyd Wright.
If you are or have ever been a dancer at any point in your life, you have been witness to Graham’s legacy — whether or not you were aware of it at the time.
Martha Graham was born on May 11, 1894 in Allegheny City -- later a part of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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During her teen years, her family relocated to Santa Barbara, California and it is here that Graham was formally introduced to the art of dance. In 1911, when Graham was around 17 years old, she attended ballet dancer Ruth St.
Denis’ performance at Los Angeles’ Mason Opera House. This inspired her to enroll in St. Denis’ newly founded Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts. After her time at Denishawn, Graham relocated to N
