uch as dancing (77). Her first concert was on April 18, 1926. This was not only a dream coming to reality for Graham, but also a big success (43). Even when Martha aged in years, she was still young physically and mentally. She started to travel and explore more in the dancing world to keep herself young (McLanathan and Brown 170). She continued teaching; in fact, she started an even more demanding teaching schedule than before (Pratt 40). As time went on, she began to receive various awards for her achievements and successes (100).The awards that Graham received were a result of her great faith, determination, choreography, and performances. She received the Aspen Award in Humanities, Medal of Freedom, and honorary degrees from Harvard and Yale (100). Her Influence in the dance world was incalculable and incredible (McLanathan and Brown 171). It would have been tragic if Graham's works were not recorded, since her ideas were so spectacular. The dancing world would have suffered a big loss. Martha had a difficult time retiring from the stage. She would compare herself to her colleagues of the same ages, and realized that they were not only no longer dancing, but many were no longer living (Pratt 95). She retired from dancing in 1969, but she continued to dance in her dreams (96).After Martha's retirement she began to drink a lot more than before. She turned to drinking to forget the frustration of growing older. In the 1970's, Graham became hospitalized. As the years went on, Graham's condition became worse (97). At the age of 91 she was struck with heart failure and a bad case of pneumonia. Graham died on April 1, 1991 (100).Graham led an exciting and fulfilling life. Although her audiences may have had to get used to her innovative style of modern dance, she accomplished her dreams throughout the years and became a big success. Martha Graham became one of the finest dancers and choreographers in the world....
