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Martha Graham

By denise.arakinchi

  • Birth

    Birth
    Birth of Martha Graham in Allegheny, Pennsylvania.

  • Begins her studies

    Begins her studies
    She begins her studies at the Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts in Los Angeles, California.

  • Performs her first solo

    Performs her first solo
    Graham performs in her first solo concert in New York City, marking the beginning of her career as a solo dancer and choreographer.

  • Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance

    Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance
    She founds the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance in New York City.

  • Her own dance company

    Her own dance company
    Graham establishes her own dance company, the Martha Graham Dance Company, which becomes one of the most influential modern dance troupes in the world.

  • "Lamentation"

    "Lamentation"
    She choreographs one of her most famous works, "Lamentation," known for its emotional intensity and the use of a stretchy tube-like costume.

  • "Chronicle"

    "Chronicle"
    Graham creates "Chronicle," a dance that addresses social and political issues of the time, including the rise of fascism in Europe.

  • First international tour

    First international tour
    Martha Graham and her company embark on their first international tour, performing in Europe.

  • Collaborates with composer Aaron Copland

    Collaborates with composer Aaron Copland
    She collaborates with composer Aaron Copland on the iconic ballet "Appalachian Spring," which wins the Pulitzer Prize for Music.

  • "Dark Meadow"

    "Dark Meadow"
    Graham choreographs "Dark Meadow," a work inspired by Native American themes and mythology.

  • Dance Magazine Award

    Dance Magazine Award
    She receives the Dance Magazine Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the field of dance.

  • "Clytemnestra"

    "Clytemnestra"
    Graham choreographs "Clytemnestra," a dance drama based on Greek mythology.

  • Presidential Medal of Freedom

    Presidential Medal of Freedom
    She receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.

  • "Dancer of the Century"

    "Dancer of the Century"
    Graham is named the "Dancer of the Century" by Time magazine.

  • She retires from dancing

    She retires from dancing
    She retires from dancing but continues to choreograph for her company and other dancers.

  • "Awarded the Kennedy Center Honors"

    "Awarded the Kennedy Center Honors"
    Martha Graham is awarded the Kennedy Center Honors for her lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts.

  • "Martha Graham Dance Company 64th anniversary"

    "Martha Graham Dance Company 64th anniversary"
    The Martha Graham Dance Company celebrates its 64th anniversary with a gala performance in New York City.

  • Passes away

    Passes away
    Graham passes away in New York City at the age of 96.

  • The Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance

    The Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance
    The Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance is established in New York City to preserve and promote her legacy.

  • "Tour Globally"

    "Tour Globally"
    The Martha Graham Dance Company continues to perform and tour globally, keeping Martha Graham's innovative choreography alive and relevant in the 21st century.