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What was Martha Graham's main contribution to the dance world?

  • Created the ballet shoes

  • Blessed with an extraordinary height for a dancer

  • Reshaped American dance with her technique

  • Introduced dance to Broadway

Answer

Martha Graham was a 20th-century dancer and choreographer who reshaped American dance with her technique. She developed a new way of moving the body that emphasized emotion and spirituality, and her work had a profound impact on the development of modern dance. Graham's technique is still taught today, and her influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary dancers.
Dancing Through Time: Unveiling the Legacy of Martha Graham

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