Tag: martha graham

Graham by Soichi Sunami

Soichi Sunami (1885- 1971) ~ Martha Graham, 1932 | src Focus on Dance ~ Keith de Lellis Gallery

Martha Graham in Xochitl, 1920

Nickolas Muray :: Martha Graham in Xochitl (1920). Ted Shawn choreographed this piece, about an Indian Princess, on Graham in which she danced the title role of Xochitl. Shawn played the role of Emperor Tepancaltzin. Xochitl premiered in Long Beach, California in June 1920. © Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance | src online exhibit

Martha Graham, ca. 1926

Soichi Sunami :: Martha Graham, ca. 1926. © Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance | src online exhibit
“To me what I am doing is natural. It fits me as my skin fits me.” – Martha Graham (quoted from source)

Martha Graham · Javanese dance

Nickolas Muray ~ Dancer Martha Graham in a Javanese dance interlude. Shadowland magazine, April 1922
Nickolas Muray ~ Dancer Martha Graham in a Javanese dance. Shadowland, April 1922 | src internet archive