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Davies, Martha Hill was born in East Palestine, Ohio, United States.
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Martha Hill Davies
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Martha Hill Davies, American Dance educator. Recipient Presidential citation New York University, 1982, Distinguished Svc. award Dance Notation Bureau, 1984, Mayor's Honor for Arts and Culture award City of New York, 1984, Distinguished Svc. medal Teachers College, Columbia University, 1986, Ernie award Dance United States of America, 1994.
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Education
Studied with Martha Graham Bachelor of Science, Teachers College, Columbia University Master of Arts, New York University Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Adelphi U. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Towson State University, 1981; Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Mount Holyoke College Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), The Juilliard School, 1987; Doctor of Letters (honorary), Bennington College.
Career
Dancer, Martha Graham Dance Company. New York City member of faculty, U. Oregon member of faculty, Lincoln School Teachers College director of dance, New York University, New York City, 1930-1951; chairman, dance and choreographer, Bennington College, 1932-1951; director, Bennington School of Dance, 1934-1939; director, Bennington School of Arts, 1940-1942; founding director, American Dance Festival, 1948-1965; founding chairperson dance department, Juillard School, New York City, since 1951; director dance division, Juillard School, New York City, 1951-1985; artistic director emeritus, Juillard School, New York City, since 1985. Board directors Choreographic Conference, U. NSW, U. Victoria, Australia, 1975-1976.
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Awards
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Recipient Presidential citation New York University, 1982, Distinguished Svc. award Dance Notation Bureau, 1984, Mayor's Honor for Arts and Culture award City of New York, 1984, Distinguished Svc. medal Teachers College, Columbia University, 1986, Ernie award Dance United States of America, 1994. F C.Recipient Presidential citation New York University, 1982, Distinguished Svc. award Dance Notation Bureau, 1984, Mayor's Honor for Arts and Culture award City of New York, 1984, Distinguished Svc. medal Teachers College, Columbia University, 1986, Ernie award Dance United States of America, 1994. F C.