“Lori Belilove stands out...
fervently committed performances... insights and revelations... sensuality... brilliant.”
Anna Kisselgoff,
The New York Times

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Lori Belilove with
Peter Kurth, author of
"Isadora: A Sensational Life"

Performance Packages

The Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation (IDDF) offers residencies that feature a combination of the following programs and can be combined with master classes, film lectures and lecture-demonstrations. Each one of our programs can be tailor-made to meet your needs and budget. Please contact us at 212-691-5040 or info@isadoraduncan.org

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The EveryWoman Series: The Red Thread is an emotionally charged suite of dances, a dynamic fusion of Duncan-inspired movements and contemporary ballet, further inspired by the earthbound disciplines of African, Middle Eastern, Latin, and Asian dance. The evening-length work was choreographed by Lori Belilove, Artistic Director of The Isadora Duncan Dance Company. This fresh new work explores the feelings and experiences of women at different phases of their lives, as children, maidens, mothers, guardians, and wise women, and takes the audience on a journey illuminating the universal humanity and
untold stories of us all.

The work is set to the music of Frederic Chopin's 24 Preludes performed live by the John Link Project. Working collaboratively with the choreographer, composer and arranger John Link prepared unique arrangements of the Chopin Preludes for five voices, guitar, bass, drums, and violin. The approximate running time is 75 minutes without intermission.

See The EveryWoman Series main page for technical requirements, the inspiration, about the music, and what critics and audiences are saying about this phenomenal show.

Isadora Into the 21st Century
Isadora Into the 21st Century is a program that illuminates the evolution of Isadora's ideas, technique and philosophy through a combination of dancing, historical commentary and narration. The program offers an enlightening journey, from Isadora‘s early lyrical dances, symphonic heroic group works, and later, tragic solos, to the fresh and contemporary choreography of Artistic Director, Lori Belilove. This program will require a venue that meets the technical specifications of our dance company.

Isadora... No Apologies
“Isadora… No Apologies” is a dance-theatre tribute to the genius of modern dance, chronicling and dramatizing Isadora's cultural, historical, political, and artistic influences and how they combined to forge her ascent to “American Icon” status. The approximately 90-minute production is intended to clarify Isadora‘s incredible achievements as a pioneer of women‘s and children‘s rights, of education and child labor reforms, and of political and artistic freedom. This is a theatrical production that appeals to all generations and can be followed by a Q&A. See reviews page.

The Sensational Life & Art of Isadora Duncan, with Lori Belilove & Peter Kurth
The Sensational Life & Art of Isadora Duncan is a program that combines the nuanced and radiant dancing of Lori Belilove with the historical and insightful readings of Peter Kurth, author of the acclaimed biography Isadora: A Sensational Life. This presentation explores the heart and soul of the controversial and exciting life and work of Isadora Duncan.

The Art of Isadora
The Art of Isadora performances are from the repertory of Isadora Duncan created between 1900 and 1924, as handed down from the direct line of Duncan Dancers to Artistic Director, Lori Belilove. The program encompasses a selection, from the early lyrical dances (solos, duets, trios and ensemble dances), to the symphonic heroic group works, and lastly the later tragic solos. These classic programs can be created around a given theme such as an all Chopin program or all waltzes (Schubert, Chopin, Brahms) or three movements of Tchiakovsky's 6th Symphony, etc. The company can perform in versatile environments and non-traditional theater spaces, including outdoor locations. Running time is flexible and can run from 60 minutes to 90 minutes to 120 minutes with intermissions.

Lecture Demonstrations
Lecture-Demonstrations (Travelling Salon Performance) by the Isadora Duncan Dance Company include performance of solo and group repertory with an educational lecture by Lori Belilove on the social, political, and historical background involved in the creation of the Duncan works presented. Dramatic readings of Isadora's writings further enrich the presentation. The technique and training used in preparing dancers to perform in the style is demonstrated. The presentation can emphasize Isadora Duncan's life and art in relation to disciplines as diverse as theater, art history, classical studies, music, education, women‘s studies, and Greek Mythology.