Solo Work: Duncan's Mother and Revolutionary Study

 

 

Who was Isadora Duncan? Episode 2 - Isadora's Loves


 
 Who was Isadora Duncan? Isadora's Political Dances

WATCH THE VIDEOS
 
 Question 1

Based on the video above, summarize the main aspects of Isadora Duncan's life. 
 
Question 2

2. Which aspect of Duncan's artistic journey resonated with you? Explain.

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READ THE ARTICLE

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Can Isadora Duncan Solos be Danced by a Man?
 

 Question 3

After reading the quote below:
 
 how do you think we should approach the learning aspect of modern dance?

 In her autobiography, ''My Life,'' Isadora Duncan cautioned her followers. '' Don't imitate me,'' she wrote, and said that it was necessary for them to go back to the beginning to find something in themselves first. ''Unless your dancing springs from an inner emotion and expresses an idea, it will be meaningless.''
 
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Activity 1

Of these two pieces below, choose the piece that you would like to work with.

Choose 8 moves you want to include in a new phrase of your own.

RECORD AND POST YOUR WORK ON DISCUSSION BOARD


MOTHER

Question 3

Write a reflection on this piece.


REVOLUTIONARY STUDY


Question 4

Write a reflection on this piece.
 
 
Question 5
 
After reading the excerpt below, how would you explain Mr. Shimazaki's words?
 
Mr. Shimazaki firmly believes that a Duncan dance is just a dance. ''An actor doesn't have to be an alcoholic to play a drunk,'' he insists, ''and I don't have to think like a mother or a revolutionary. I think about my own experiences, the tragedies and frustrations, and use them creatively.''

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Activity 1

In-Person Students, add a new phrase to your ensemble or solo piece.

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Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 7, 2021 at 7:37 AM

    Delaney Greenwald,

    1- She lived a dramatic and scandalous life. She revolted against rigid ballet and enjoyed dancing for others through movements that allowed her to explore her sexuality. Had 3 children. Used dance to express grief about loss of children.
    2- it amazed me how she was able to dance through her emotions not just basing her movement off of technique.
    3-We should not in class be copying others because it seems right, but rather dance through what works best for ME.
    4- You can notice in the piece all the dancers used all their space and changed levels a lot. It was obvious they were dancing through their emotions.
    5- He strongly believes dancing is a different story for everyone and it should come from yourself and the heart. Not what the rigid ballet technique says to do.

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