What was Martha Graham's impact on the dance world?

She inspired others with her unique dance style

How did Martha Graham contribute to the field of dance?

By creating new ways of movement and connecting dance and feelings

How did Martha Graham's dance style differ from traditional dances?

It incorporated spoken words and male dancers

How were Martha Graham's dances received by everyone?

They were considered hard to understand and "ugly" by some.

What did Martha Graham do after gaining fame as a dancer?

She formed her own dance group.

How did Martha Graham's dance style differ from traditional dances?

It incorporated spoken words and male dancers

What inspired Martha Graham to become a dancer?

Attending her first live dance performance

What did Martha Graham believe about her career as a dancer?

She believed that she was chosen to be a dancer.

How did Martha Graham expand her dance company?

By experimenting with different dance genres

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1
What was Martha Graham's impact on the dance world?
She focused on preserving traditional dance forms
She discouraged experimentation and innovation
She inspired others with her unique dance style
She retired early and had little influence
2
How did Martha Graham contribute to the field of dance?
By designing elaborate costumes for dance performances
By creating new ways of movement and connecting dance and feelings
By focusing on traditional dance styles and techniques
By teaching dance at a renowned dance academy
3
How did Martha Graham's dance style differ from traditional dances?
It incorporated spoken words and male dancers
It emphasized fancy costumes and elaborate stages.
It focused on traditional movements and steps.
It followed strict rules and guidelines.
4
How were Martha Graham's dances received by everyone?
They were only performed in the United States.
They were universally loved and appreciated.
They were celebrated as genius works of art.
They were considered hard to understand and "ugly" by some.
5
What did Martha Graham do after gaining fame as a dancer?
She retired from the dance world.
She joined a larger dance company.
She started working as a dance instructor.
She formed her own dance group.
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How did Martha Graham's dance style differ from traditional dances?
It incorporated spoken words and male dancers
It emphasized fancy costumes and elaborate stages
It followed strict rules and guidelines
It focused on traditional movements and steps
7
What inspired Martha Graham to become a dancer?
Watching a lion's movements in a zoo
Taking lessons at a dance school
Attending her first live dance performance
Traveling around the country as a performer
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What did Martha Graham believe about her career as a dancer?
She believed that dance was not important in her life.
She believed that she was chosen to be a dancer.
She believed that she chose to be a dancer.
She believed that dance was a hobby, not a profession.
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How did Martha Graham expand her dance company?
By removing male dancers from her company
By focusing on classical ballet techniques
By incorporating new technologies into her performances
By experimenting with different dance genres
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How long did Martha Graham continue to perform and teach?
Until she retired from the dance world
Until the age of 60
Until the age of 96
Until the age of 65

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