Articles related to "Martha Graham"

Brief biography of Martha Graham, 20th century's innovative and consummate dancer, choreographer, and modern dance teacher.

Martha Graham developed a dance technique that broke the mold of classical ballet and pioneered the field of modern dance.

Jacqulyn Buglisi will share her skill with young students at California State University Long Beach starting on Nov. 18.

Born in Germany in 1880, Joseph Pilates developed over 500 exercises which he originally called Contrology and have now become what we know today as the Pilates method.

When your leaps and turns become sluggish and you need to get back into shape, here are tips on how to find a fitness trainer in the thre most beneficial training methods

Spring is inspirational to many artists and classical composers are no exception. Here are four classical compositions with Spring in their titles.

Her name may be unfamiliar, but Lotte Berk's exercise techniques have had far-reaching influence.

While the allure of serialism intoxicated many a composer by the late 1940s, a former church organist stuck to his tonal guns, creating one delightful work after another.

Angelou is a poet, essayist, songwriter, playwright, editor, actor, dancer, director, and professor. She was nominated for an Emmy for her performance in Haley's Roots.

When it comes to success everyone looks for the blueprint; but they forget the passion. Having a burning desire to achieve and succeed is what truly leads to greatness.

The Radio City Rockettes are known the world over for their precision dance routines, spectacular costumes and most of all their eye-high kicks.

It's on everybody's must-see Holiday list - but its parts are better than the whole

With the release of Margaret Atwood's newest novel, The Year of the Flood, one must reread Oryx and Crake - a novel she wrote that takes place in a simultaneous future

The 26th Annual Taos Spring Arts Celebration, May 01 - 31, 2009, will provide entertainment for the whole family--art, music, performance--and is perfect for sightseeing.

She spent her entire dancing career with the Royal Ballet and was appointed Prima Ballerina Assoluta by Queen Elizabeth II.

Short biography of the 1920s actress known for her captivating beauty, style and intelligence.

How casting the coins of the I Ching helped choreographer Merce Cunningham and composer John Cage in their joint creative processes in dance and music

To honor William Schuman's 99th birthday, here is a closer look at one of his enduring works for orchestra that is a favorite for concert openers and patriotic occasions.

All the rage in the 1950's the mobile is a staple in art class. But this type of sculpture was only invented in the 1930's by an American son of the European avant-garde.