Neil Baldwin's biography, Martha Graham: When Dance Became Modern , examines how the choreographer transformed dance into a medium for psychological expression by utilizing diverse intellectual influences, such as Jungian philosophy and a "jagged" movement technique. The work argues that Graham, who founded her pioneering company in 1926, deliberately created a uniquely American art form that transcended traditional ballet. For more details, visit Amazon.com . Martha Graham: When Dance Became Modern - Amazon.com