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Martha Hill (1900-1995) was one of the most influential figures of
twentieth century American dance. Her vision and leadership helped
to establish dance as a serious area of study at the university
level and solidify its position as a legitimate art form. Setting
Hill's story in the context of American postwar culture and women's
changing status, this riveting biography shows us how Hill led her
colleagues in the development of American contemporary dance from
the Kellogg School of Physical Education to Bennington College and
the American Dance Festival to the Juilliard School at Lincoln
Center. She created pivotal opportunities for Martha Graham, Doris
Humphrey, Charles Weidman, Hanya Holm, Jose Limon, Merce
Cunningham, and many others. The book provides an intimate look at
the struggles and achievements of a woman dedicated to taking dance
out of the college gymnasium and into the theatre, drawing on
primary sources that were previously unavailable. It is lavishly
illustrated with period photographs.
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