About This Lesson
Martha Graham is considered to be one of the most important dance innovators of the 20th century. Lamentation was inspired by sculpture and represents the essence of grief. In contrast, Satyric Festival Song displays laughter, teasing and humor. Lessons guide students to express and channel emotions through postures and creative dance, the use of breath to give more power to movement, and prompts to write poems that express someone's inner and outer worlds. One poem will be selected for a small group choreography. Themes that run throughout are Enduring Values and The Human Family.
