BRILLIANT EXILE: ISADORA DUNCAN IN PARIS

 Word Dance Theater (www.worddance.org, Inspired by the National Portrait Gallery’s extraordinary exhibit, Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris 1900-1939, and in partnership with La Maison Francaise, the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., proudly presents Brilliant Exile: Isadora Duncan in Paris. Join us for an evening of spell-binding and timeless Duncan dances accompanied by masterful pianist Carlos Cesar Rodriquez. 

The early 20th century brought many ambitious, unconventional American women such as Isadora Duncan to Paris.  These “Brilliant Exiles” challenged the prevailing conceptions of female identity and redefined the image of modern womanhood. Themes such as autonomy and liberation of the female body; female identity and creative expression; art influenced by Nature; and the metaphysical in Art, were at the heart of their Art.  Word Dance Theater provides unique insight into Isadora Duncan’s choreography from this period in an evening of dance,  music, and historical commentary. Word Dance Theater is joined by brilliant Duncan dancers, Jeanne Bresciani and Rosemary Cooper from the Isadora Duncan International Institute,( www.idii.org)  in bringing to vibrant life the master choreography of Isadora Duncan.   Join us for Brilliant Exile: Isadora Duncan in Paris followed by a Question/Answer session between audience and artists!  

When: Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30

Where: Maison Francaise: 4101 Reservoir Rd, Washington, D.C. 20007

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