John Martin (dance critic)

John Martin
Born(1893-06-02)2 June 1893
Louisville, Kentucky
Died19 May 1985(1985-05-19) (aged 91)
Saratoga Springs, New York
OccupationDance Critic

John Martin (June 2, 1893 – May 19, 1985) became America's first major dance critic in 1927. Focusing his efforts on propelling the modern dance movement, he greatly influenced the careers of dancers such as Martha Graham. Within his life he wrote several books on the modern dance and received numerous awards for his work.

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