Martha Graham
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Martha Graham Legacy Early Years Dancing Accomplishments Influence Questions Key Terms
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Legacy Timing Expressive Impetus Social
Martha Graham Dance Co.
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Early Years Allegheny County, PA Influence
Father’s occupation Ruth St. Denis
Denishawn School
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Dancing Accomplishments
“American Document” WWI
“Chronicle” Great Depression
“Lamentation” Urbanization
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Dancing Accomplishments
Relevance Greek mythology Martha Graham School for
Contemporary Dance
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Influence 1969 retirement Role model
Woody Allen & Bette Davis Color barriers Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Question 1 Who first inspired Martha to become
a dancer?
A.) Woody AllenB.) Ruth St. DenisC.) DenishawnD.) Michael Jackson
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Question 2 What prestigious award did Martha
receive?
A.) Congressional Medal of HonorB.) Nobel Peace PrizeC.) Presidential Medal of FreedomD.) Caldecott Medal
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Question 3 Which of the following are NOT one
of Martha’s dances?
A.) “American Document”B.) “Chronicle”C.) “Lamentation”D.) “The Charleston”
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Question 4 As a child what dance school did
Martha attend?
A.) JulliardB.) Pratt UniversityC.) DenishawnD.) Pennsylvania School of Dance
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Question 5 Which category of social studies did
Martha Graham impact most?
A.) SocialB.) TechnologicalC.) EconomicsD.) Foreign Policy
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Key Terms Ruth St. Denis – Blossomed Martha’s
interest in dance Denishawn – School of dance, created by
Ruth St. Denis, in which Martha attended George Graham – Martha’s father whose job
was pivotal to Martha’s dance career Presidential Medal of Freedom - Award
Martha received that was doled out to the most significant citizen