Graham founded her dance company in New York City.
On April 25, 1926, Martha Graham founded the Martha Graham Dance Company in New York City. This company became a nexus of innovation in modern dance, providing a platform for Graham's choreography and the development of her revolutionary techniques. Her company not only elevated Graham's status in the dance world but also trained a myriad of future dancers and choreographers who continued to propagate her techniques. The founding of this company cemented her place as a pioneer in modern dance, promoting an expressive form of dance that touched on themes of human struggle, emotion, and drama.