Graham technique
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Graham technique is a pioneering modern dance movement system characterized by expressive, emotionally driven choreography and signature principles such as contraction and release.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Graham technique canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T5730599 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Graham technique Context triple: [Martha Graham, developed, Graham technique]
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Gundersen method
The Gundersen method is a timing-based system in Nordic combined that converts ski jumping results into staggered start times for the cross-country race so that the first athlete to finish wins overall.
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B.
Kocher incision
Kocher incision is a classic right subcostal surgical approach commonly used to access the gallbladder and biliary tract in open abdominal surgery.
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Ottenstein
Ottenstein is a district (Ortsteil) of the town of Ahaus in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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Gaillard Cut
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E.
Pavlik
Pavlik is a diminutive Slavic given name, commonly used as an affectionate or informal form of Pavel.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Graham technique Target entity description: Graham technique is a pioneering modern dance movement system characterized by expressive, emotionally driven choreography and signature principles such as contraction and release.
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A.
Gundersen method
The Gundersen method is a timing-based system in Nordic combined that converts ski jumping results into staggered start times for the cross-country race so that the first athlete to finish wins overall.
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B.
Kocher incision
Kocher incision is a classic right subcostal surgical approach commonly used to access the gallbladder and biliary tract in open abdominal surgery.
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C.
Ottenstein
Ottenstein is a district (Ortsteil) of the town of Ahaus in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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D.
Gaillard Cut
Gaillard Cut is a historically significant, narrow, excavated channel through the Continental Divide in Panama that forms a key segment of the Panama Canal.
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E.
Pavlik
Pavlik is a diminutive Slavic given name, commonly used as an affectionate or informal form of Pavel.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
dance movement system
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modern dance technique ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
contraction and release
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emotionally driven choreography ⓘ expressive movement ⓘ floor work ⓘ spiraling of the torso ⓘ use of the pelvis and spine ⓘ |
| coreConcept |
grounded use of weight
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movement arising from inner emotion ⓘ relationship between breath and movement ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| creator | Martha Graham ⓘ |
| developedIn |
1920s
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1930s ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
clear torso articulation
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dramatic intent ⓘ dynamic contrast ⓘ expressive use of the back ⓘ muscular control ⓘ |
| hasPrinciple |
breath support
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contraction ⓘ release ⓘ shift of weight ⓘ spiral ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance | one of the first codified American modern dance techniques ⓘ |
| influenced |
ballet choreography
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contemporary dance ⓘ postmodern dance ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
American modernism
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psychological expressionism ⓘ theatrical storytelling ⓘ |
| movement | modern dance ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Martha Graham ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Cunningham technique
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Horton technique ⓘ Limón technique ⓘ
linked to:
Humphrey–Weidman technique
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| taughtAt |
Martha Graham School
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professional dance companies ⓘ university dance programs ⓘ |
| usedFor |
artistic expression
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technical training of modern dancers ⓘ |
| usedIn | Martha Graham Dance Company repertoire ⓘ |
| usesMovementVocabulary |
falls
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pleadings ⓘ prone and seated floor sequences ⓘ recovery ⓘ tilts ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Graham technique Description of subject: Graham technique is a pioneering modern dance movement system characterized by expressive, emotionally driven choreography and signature principles such as contraction and release.
Referenced by (3)
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