For all those saw my Tweet last night or who saw Google today, Ryan Woodward created this live animation doodle that celebrated the birthday of Martha Graham, one of the pioneers of modern dance. Oddly enough, I was planning on blogging about Martha Graham yesterday, unaware that it was her birthday and before I saw the doodle, but erased the post at the last minute. I think Martha was calling to me and I ignored her!
Katherine Crockett by Albert Watson, via Martha Graham Dance Company Facebook Page
I will be studying her technique while at the Laban University in London this summer. I have a feeling it is going to kick my booty. But I chose her because I wanted needed a challenge.
Photo by Kerville Cosmos Jack, Dancer Katherine Crockett via Martha Graham Dance Company Facebook Page
An except of prose by Martha Graham from the Martha Graham Dance Company website:
I am a dancer. I believe that 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. In each it is the performance of a dedicated precise set of acts, physical or intellectual, from which comes shape of achievement, a sense of one’s being, a satisfaction of spirit. One becomes in some area an athlete of God.
I cannot wait to walk in her footsteps this summer.
(Side note: My mom emailed me yesterday and said "Go to Google.com. There's a dance routine on there." I don't know why but that made me laugh.)
37 comments:
that is such a cool google design...and even cooler that you will be studying her dance, amazing!
I saw it too! I actually googled images of her after, and I was planning on adding some shots to my future Inspirational Tuesdays posts -- some of the images are just incredible!
I saw that yesterday, so very cool!
I saw it - so so cool! and what a connection :) good luck on your summer challenge.
I experience Martha Graham style of dance for the first time when I was in New York City years ago. I have to admit, I was completely blown away. I can't wait to hear about all the things you learn this summer, Tiffany! (Make sure someone gets some photos of you.)
I adored that Google design when I first spotted it; I love the fact that there is meaning, and the celebration of a true artist behind it. :)
I loved his google drawing
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I used to dance modern ballet when I was younger and Martha Graham was always the idol. I remember her dance troup in Oslo and Martha was still alive and came on the stage at the end of the performance.
A wonderful time in my life!
saw that google design yesterday and thought it was really cute!
oh and last weekend my sister and i went to her friend's highschool dance recital. totally thought of you! i'm sure you were amazing even back in the day. :)
Simply amazing. x hivenn
what amazing photos! love action shots.
A great google drawing to celebrate an amazing artist. Your summer challenge sounds so very interesting and exciting. :) Ada
Oh Martha Graham... that technique was SO hard for me and felt SO unnatural in my body, but ironically it also made me hella strong and improved my technique significantly. Good luch with it in London town!
xoxo J
"A dance routine"-aren't Moms the best? I know Martha will kick your butt in the very best way, darling!
I did see google and that sketch was just captivating :)
She was amazing!
xoxo
Olivia
I've always admired Martha Graham's style and work - I'll bet you'll love the challenge, Tiffany. And she's so right about the need to practise - it's everything!
I saw it, so beautiful and graceful...
Wow, what a seriously amazing opportunity!!
Her lines are ridiculously beautiful :]
amazing photos and unbelievable dancers..my goodness..the extensions go on for miles and miles and miles.
C
I can't believe i missed that logo... but I am so very happy for you!
I have no doubt that you'll excel!
haha, your mom is funny, i like the dance routine. and that quote is awesome. and even more awesome that you will be following in her footsteps--an athlete of god! pretty weekend to you!
They need to do more things like this on the front of Google!
I loooooved the google homepage the other day. Amazing! And also amazing that you will be studying Graham . . . can't wait for stories & pictures.
Incredible!! I have no idea who this talented woman is, but she must be *big* ;) Congrats on your upcoming summer!!
Thanks for sharing, I didn't know that was for Martha Grahan homage.
She's magnificent! That'll be such a great opportunity for you!
Gotta love dance moms who've been with us from our humble beginnings. My mom called my performances or concerts, recitals for the longest time.
I saw it on Google too :) I actually googled more images on her & added some to my folder to post on my future inspirational tuesday posts. The images are incredible!
I saw it too! I'm so glad you did this post. :)
So amazing that you get to study there this summer. You must be over the moon :) xoxo
Ryan is pretty amazing - don't know whether you saw the video I posted but his animation is just incredible. Best of luck with your studies too !!!
that's so amazing you are going to London to study Martha's technique, sounds like a great opportunity. I saw the google image and loved it, they are really getting creative with those google images huh?
xoxo
Pilar
I've been a fan of Martha Graham for ages. She's it, really. The originator.
She is so amazing and you will have the best time for sure! Hugs and kisses, sunshine.
She is so incredible and so profound. Have an amazing time this summer - I'm so jealous!
What a glorious first photo!
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