Martha Graham was born on May 11, 1894. She was an American dancer , choreographer, and master teacher. When I studied modern dance at Point Park College, I was trained by Judith Leifer, one of Martha Graham's students. Judith exposed us to the style of Martha Graham's dance and taught us the purpose of dance and how it helps to give us an increased awareness of life and a greater understanding of the nature of man. One day Ms. Leifer asked us young dance students if we were serious enough about dance to feed our families and survive the knocks of the world? At the time, this was a difficult question to ponder as a 20 year old dance student living in downtown Pittsburgh. I went on to study modern dance with Shelly Cushman at the University of Texas in Denton, and she continued to help shape my art and life. Now I know those lessons taught me to be committed to things I believe in. Thank you Martha, Shelly, and Judith for helping to shape my life and many others.
Thank you, Louise for being brave enough to commit to something!
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