Martha: The Life and Work of Martha GrahamWhile Martha Graham thought of herself primarily as a dancer, the relatively new field of modern dance forced her to choreograph as well. Her personal life, including her failed marriage to dancer, Eric Hawkins, centered around the world of dance. |
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