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How Did Martha Graham Contribute To Dance
I Agree with you on Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey both creating dance style that was modern. Especially with Graham her techniques were unique, it was something that was new to many people at the time. Graham was a passionate and dedicated dancer, she was so dedicated to her work and techniques, she did not motivate people who attended Martha Graham dance company to develop their own techniques and scale other than her choreography. People who attended her school wanted to explore their own techniques, but they couldn't because Graham did not encourage them to do so. Graham believed in herself and in dance techniques.
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