A Minuet In Time June 8, 2010
Posted by nrhatch in Music & Dance, Writing & Writers.trackback
Martha Graham’s impact on dance was staggering and often compared to that of Picasso’s on painting, Stravinsky’s on music, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s on architecture. … Everyone from Woody Allen to Bette Davis cites her as a major influence. ~ About the Dancer, Martha Graham
Although best known for her choreography on stage, Martha Graham (1894~1991) recognized that all of life is a dance, a celebration of the creative spirit within us:
There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique.
And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost.
The world will not have it.
It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable it is nor how it compares with other expressions.
It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.
You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep yourself open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you.
Keep the channel open.
No artist is pleased.
There is no satisfaction whatever at any time.
There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction,
a blessed unrest that keeps us marching
and makes us more alive than the others.
~ from The Life & Work of Martha Graham
Quote: Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion. ~ Martha Graham
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Spirit Lights The Way 
Hail a legend!
Keep the channel open . . . let the creativity flow.
Different, weird, eccentric — all synonyms for divine ceatures at their best and most creative moments…
Authentic, unique, autonomous. : )
Hmmm…more alive than the others. I sometimes feel this. Mostly I feel what I wouldnt describe as divine but certainly queer dissatisfaction. I’m new to your blog and am just getting a feel for it but I like what I see so far. You have some very interesting ideas.
I expect that all of us can tap into the creative sea . . . and when we do we feel divinely and utterly alive with wonder, inspiration, and enthusiasm.
And when we don’t . . . {{blah}}
“Keep the channel open” – That’s is such good advice, I find that when we are open more good things come to us, whether it be inspiration or friends or experiences that teach us along the way.
When we step into the flow of life, we enter the current of creativity. Life moves swimmingly along.
Beautiful Thank you 😉
Have a wonderful weekend.
Oh, good. Glad you enjoyed. Loved your ballet poses. 😀
A book that I can recommend.
Understanding Creativity by Jane Piirto
http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Creativity-Jane-Piirto/dp/0910707588
Thanks. I’ll check it out!