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Martha Graham Legacy Early Years Dancing Accomplishments Influence Questions Key Terms

Legacy Timing Expressive Impetus Social Martha Graham Dance Co.

Early Years Allegheny County, PA Influence Father’s occupation Ruth St. Denis Denishawn School

Dancing Accomplishments “American Document” WWI “Chronicle” Great Depression “Lamentation” Urbanization

Dancing Accomplishments Relevance Greek mythology Martha Graham School for Contemporary Dance

Influence 1969 retirement Role model Woody Allen & Bette Davis Color barriers Presidential Medal of Freedom

Question 1 Who first inspired Martha to become a dancer? A.) Woody Allen B.) Ruth St. Denis C.) Denishawn D.) Michael Jackson

Question 2 What prestigious award did Martha receive? A.) Congressional Medal of Honor B.) Nobel Peace Prize C.) Presidential Medal of Freedom D.) Caldecott Medal

Question 3 Which of the following are NOT one of Martha’s dances? A.) “American Document” B.) “Chronicle” C.) “Lamentation” D.) “The Charleston”

Question 4 As a child what dance school did Martha attend? A.) Julliard B.) Pratt University C.) Denishawn D.) Pennsylvania School of Dance

Question 5 Which category of social studies did Martha Graham impact most? A.) Social B.) Technological C.) Economics D.) Foreign Policy

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