John Martin (dance critic), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Martin (dance critic)

(1893-1985) dance critic, pioneer of modern dance critique

Date of Birth: 02-Jun-1893

Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Date of Death: 19-May-1985

Profession: journalist, dance critic

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

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.