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“Dancing is just discovery, discovery, discovery - what it all means, the way the little bone near the ankle relates itself to the floor for a perfect stance, a perfect plie.”

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Martha Graham
Martha Graham

Martha Graham, born on May 11, 1894, and died on April 1, 1991, was one of the pioneers of modern dance in the United States. Known as the 'Mother of Modern Dance', she was renowned for her unique dance style and profound emotional expression. more

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