Music

Dance and music have a deeply rooted relationship, stemming from the earliest forms of dance in a multitude of cultures and parts of the world. Much of Graham’s music shares similar sounds and emotions, suggesting her most preffered sounds to move and create movement to. How fitting is it that one of Graham’s most respected […]

Set Design

Martha loved working with, around, and through various pieces of sculptural art in her choreographic works. I have always been a fan of sculpural art, both in creating and admiring it, so this aspect of Martha Graham’s works makes watching them that much more enjoyable to me. Graham worked with a number of set designers […]

Lighting Design

Martha’s dramatic works have a certain artistic weight to them simply on their own, but the lighting which accompanies her works makes her choreographic genius that much more evident. I am a sucker for good stage lighting; I can feel the shift in mood and emotion more if the lighting is unique to its respective […]

Costumes

Ah, finally the post I have been waiting to make: COSTUMES! I love all things fashion-related, though design specifically holds a special place in my heart. If only to make me love her more, Graham actually designed a large amount of the costumes which she used in her company. Some of Graham’s most well-known designs […]