Martha Graham

Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.

Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.

We look at the dance to impart the sensation of living in an affirmation of life, to energize the spectator read more

We look at the dance to impart the sensation of living in an affirmation of life, to energize the spectator into keener awareness of the vigor, the mystery, the humor, the variety, and the wonder of life. This is the function of the American dance.

Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.

Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.

There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action, and because read more

There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique.

The center of the stage is where I am.

The center of the stage is where I am.