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<p><br>The story of how modern dance developed in America as told by one of its premier performers, teachers, and choreographers. <br>&nbsp; <br>May O&rsquo;Donnell (1906-2004) was one of the Martha Graham Contemporary Dance Company&rsquo;s most successful soloists during its pioneer days. Because of her strong presence and equally strong technique, Graham entrusted O&rsquo;Donnell to create her own roles in such notable Graham works as <i>Appalachian Spring</i> and <i>H&eacute;riodiade</i>. As a choreographer, O&rsquo;Donnell was the first American to create dances of musical abstraction (before such a word was used in the world of dance), freeing the modern dancer from themes, storylines, and dramatic passion. She was also a sought-after teacher, and her famous students include Robert Joffrey, Ben Vereen, Gerald Arpino, Dudley Williams, and many others. Today, more than 50 of her documented works are performed and her technique is taught throughout Europe and the United States. <br>Based on extensive interviews with O&rsquo;Donnell herself, Marian Horosko brings the story of this extraordinary yet unheralded 60-year career to light for the first time. O&rsquo;Donnell&rsquo;s pers

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Author

Marian Horosko

Publisher

University Press of Florida

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9780813028576

Category

performing arts

Subjects

Anthropology, History, Biography

Rating

5 / 5 (1 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14