Hypnotic Facts About Isadora Duncan, The Dark Mother Of Dance
In her short time on Earth, Isadora Duncan revolutionized dancing and attracted thousands of people to her electrifying shows. But behind the scenes, her life was anything but elegant.
Frustrated hopes and violent tragedies marred her from her beginning all the way to her infamous death. Yet what a life it was. Here are 42 graceful facts about Isadora Duncan.
Isadora Duncan Facts
1. Family Ties
Angela Isadora Duncan was born on May 1877 or 1878 in San Francisco to banker Joseph Duncan and his wife Mary, a music teacher. Drama seemed to run in the family: Isadora had three siblings, all of whom grew up to be actors or dancers.
2. Dancing on the Ceiling
Duncan became the dancer of the early 20th century, a time known for its wild parties and late nights—but one evening in 1911 stood above them all. That night, famed designer Paul Poiret rented out a mansion to recreate one of King Louis XIV’s notorious Bacchanalias at Versailles, complete with a whopping 900 bottles of champagne.
Naturally, Duncan was invited. While there, Isadora—resplendent in a Poiret-designed evening gown—danced around on the tables to entertain the guests.
3. Wrap It up
Isadora loved wearing long flowing scarves, both for her stage performances and in her private life. Sadly, they would play a part in her infamous death…
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