Martha Graham

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

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

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.

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

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

Dance is the hidden language of the soul.

Dance is the hidden language of the soul.