Martha Graham / Foxtrot / ?Intprodid== site=.us & Memorable 20th Century Dance

Martha Graham / Foxtrot / ?Intprodid== site=.us

If you’ve ever stumbled across the string 7650. martha graham / foxtrot / ?intprodid== site=.us while searching online, you might have been left scratching your head. At first glance, it seems like it could be a reference to a specific work by the legendary modern dance pioneer Martha Graham, perhaps even a piece called Foxtrot. Yet a closer look reveals that there’s no documented Graham choreography by that number or title, leaving many to wonder whether it’s a mysterious catalogue entry, a database ID, or simply an online quirk that has sparked curiosity among dance enthusiasts.

Here’s what can be said accurately about Martha Graham’s work more generally:

• Martha Graham was a major American modern dance pioneer who created more than 180 works over her career. Her pieces ranged from abstract movements exploring human emotion to narrative pieces rooted in mythology, history, and psychological themes.

• Many of her early dances are catalogued by title in historical collections (like at the Library of Congress) but none of them is called Foxtrot or otherwise associated with a number like 7650 in those listings.

• The Graham technique and her choreography don’t include anything known as a “Foxtrot” in the sense of the social ballroom dance; her style is instead rooted in modern dance vocabulary (contraction/release, floor work, expressive gesture).

If you noticed “7650” somewhere on a site with ?intprodid= in the URL, that could simply be an internal product or database ID not meaningfully tied to Graham’s work itself.

It might refer to a catalogue entry or an item number on a site unrelated to dance history rather than a known artistic work.

15747. Doga / 20th Century Concert Dance / ?index.php?Action== site=.us

I don’t know of any reliable information on the internet that links “15747. doga / 20th century concert dance / ?index.php?action== site=.us” to a recognized 20th‑century dance work, choreographer, or concert dance piece under that identifier.

There’s no established modern or concert dance called “Doga” from the 20th century documented with that number or URL pattern.

Here’s what is verifiable and relevant:

• Doga is most often encountered as the surname of Eugen Doga, a Moldovan composer known for music rather than dance choreography. He created scores for films and ballets, including Luceafărul and other works that have been performed in ballet settings. His music, especially the waltz from the 1978 film My Sweet and Tender Beast, has been widely used in dance contexts and remains influential in 20th‑century concert and theatrical performance settings.

• In dance programs, music by Eugen Doga sometimes appears as accompaniment (for example, a waltz by Doga being used in competitive ice dance routines), but that usage is tied to his compositions rather than a specific dance piece titled Doga of the 20th century.

If what you saw—15747. doga / 20th century concert dance / ?index.php?action== site=.us—came from a site URL or search result, it’s likely an internal webpage or database identifier that doesn’t correspond to a known historical dance title.

20th Century Dance

The 20^th century saw an explosion of new dance forms that reflected profound social, political, and technological changes.

From the rise of jazz and swing to the emergence of hip hop and contemporary dance, 20th century dance was marked by innovation, rebellion against tradition, and global cross-pollination.

Here’s a broad overview, organized by major movements and developments:

Female Dancers of the 20th Century in Film

Female dancers have played vibrant, essential roles in how dance has been presented on film throughout the 20th century — from early cinema shorts to Hollywood musicals and international cinema.

While not every performer was a “star” in the way actors of the time were, many made memorable contributions that shaped how audiences saw and experienced dance on the screen.

Early Cinema and Dance on Film

Long before feature films became common, dance appeared in some of the very earliest motion pictures.

Spanish dancer Carmen “Carmencita” Dauset Moreno was one of the first women recorded on film doing a staged dance routine, and her work helped establish dance as a subject of motion pictures in the 1890s.

Others like Ruth Dennis and the Leigh sisters followed in these early short recordings.

As narrative films developed, these performances influenced how dancers were integrated into cinematic storytelling.

Hollywood’s Golden Age and Musical Films

During the 1930s through the 1950s, Hollywood musicals became a major platform for female dancers:

Famous Dancers of the 20th Century #1: Eleanor Powell

Eleanor Powell was known for her dazzling technical tap performances, often in films that showcased her athletic style.

• Lucille Bremer appeared opposite Fred Astaire and other stars in MGM musicals of the 1940s, blending graceful movement with large ensemble choreography.
• Marge Champion worked behind the scenes as a dance model for animated classics and then on-screen in live‑action dance roles during the studio system era.
• Marilyn Monroe brought dance into mainstream pop culture through her combined singing and movement performances in 1950s films.

These performers helped make dance sequences integral parts of popular entertainment, drawing audiences to theatres for both music and movement.

Musicals with Thematic Dance Narratives

Some films used dance not just as spectacle but as a narrative device: Dance, Girl, Dance (1940), directed by Dorothy Arzner, focused on the struggles of two female dancers in show business, offering one of the rare early cinematic looks at the professional and artistic challenges women faced in dance.

Global and Cultural Cinema

Outside Hollywood, dancers in world cinema also made their mark on film. In Mexican cinema’s golden era, Tongolele (Yolanda Ivonne Montes Farrington) became a beloved performer known for bold, rhythmic dance and roles in films that showcased her dynamic stage presence. In other parts of global cinema — such as Bollywood’s mid‑20th‑century films — women like Helen and others became icons through dance numbers that blended traditional and contemporary movement styles.

Modern and Documentary Forms

Toward the end of the 20th century and beyond, dance films and documentaries began celebrating influential choreographers and performers. While some such films emerged after 2000, their roots trace back to the cinema’s growing interest in presenting serious dance work on film.

Across these contexts, female dancers helped expand cinema’s expressive possibilities — whether through classical technique, jazz and tap exuberance, or cultural and narrative movement on screen. Their presence in film broadened how audiences around the world connected with dance as both performance and storytelling.

Photo credits: Birmingham Royal Ballet