martha graham Flashcards

1
Q

what is the major motivation for grahams dances

A

inner emotional feeling
psychological states

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2
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what are the basic movements of graham technique

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contraction and release initiated in the torso and pelvis
spirals

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3
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how does graham technique differ from ballet

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no attempt to disguise effort
weight is acknowledged and used in dynamics
the floor is used to rise and fall

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4
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what structure do grahams dances follow

A

cyclical

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5
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what is grahams take on partnering

A

traditional ( male helping female )

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6
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what categories can grahams dances be divided in to

A

psychological drama
greek mythology
couples
historical themes
religious
political
sometimes humerus

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7
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who did graham influence

A

cunningham
taylor
cohan
tetley
morrice
bruce

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8
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how did graham influence people

A

they learnt directly from her or the works

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9
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what did graham influence

A

musical theatre dance
acting
modern dance

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10
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when did graham start dancing and why

A

1911 after watching a ruth st denis concert

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11
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what school did graham go to

A

1913-1916 cumnock school emphasis on self expression
denishaw 1916

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12
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why was graham not initially successful

A

she was 22 when she started dancing

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13
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when did she first perform with denishaw

A

1920 in zoxchitl

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14
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when did graham leave denishaw

A

1923 to join the greenwhich village follies

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15
Q

did graham perform or teach more

A

teach

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