Graham technique is a modern dance movement style and pedagogy created by American dancer and choreographer Martha Graham. Graham technique has been called the "cornerstone" of American modern dance,
The Martha Graham Dance Company in performance. The central woman's pose shows the characteristic tension and theatricality of Graham technique.
In dance, floorwork refers to movements performed on the floor. Floorwork is used extensively in modern dance, particularly Graham technique, Hawkins technique, and breakdancing. Some dance training p
Graham technique
…the "spiraling" of the torso around the axis of the spine. Graham technique is known for its unique dramatic and expressive qualities and distinctive floorwork; dance critic Anna Kisselgoff described it as "powerful, dynamic, jagged and filled with tension". The phrase "Graham technique" was registered as a…