Martha Graham ( 10 of 10 )
Dance is the hidden language of the soul.
Dance is the hidden language of the soul.
Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.
Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.
Practice means to perform, over and over again in the face of all obstacles, some act of vision, of faith, read more
Practice means to perform, over and over again in the face of all obstacles, some act of vision, of faith, of desire. Practice is a means of inviting the perfection desired.
We learn by practice. Whether it means to learn to dance by practicing dancing or to learn to live by read more
We learn by practice. Whether it means to learn to dance by practicing dancing or to learn to live by practicing living, the principles are the same. One becomes in some area an athlete of God.
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.
The body is shaped, disciplined, honored, and in time, trusted.
The body is shaped, disciplined, honored, and in time, trusted.
The center of the stage is where I am.
The center of the stage is where I am.
Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.
Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.
You see, when weaving a blanket, an Indian woman leaves a flaw in the weaving of that blanket to let read more
You see, when weaving a blanket, an Indian woman leaves a flaw in the weaving of that blanket to let the soul out.
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.
