Collection
Martha Graham at the Library of Congress
Articles and Essays
Biography, Timeline, and Works listed by Title, documenting the career of pioneering dancer, choreographer, and company director Martha Graham (1894-1991)
Martha Graham Timeline
Martha Graham, a pioneer in the establishment of American modern dance, was one of the principal choreographers of the twentieth century. Her work, which spanned more than seven decades, resulted in the development of a movement technique and a body of 180 choreographic works. Known also for her innovative collaborations, Graham worked with sculptor Isamu Noguchi, who designed over thirty-five sets for Graham works;…