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Isadora Duncan: Movement From the Soul [VHS]

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I have seen most of the videos available regarding Isadora Duncan, and this is by far my favorite. The video is structured like a Ken Burns documentary with still photos and an assortment of period film clippings supplemented with voiceovers for the primary cast of characters. Julie Harris supplies the voice of Isadora Duncan (a wonderful choice!) and reads excerpts from Isadora's autobiography (My Life). She has a very expressive voice and makes you feel like you are listening to a wonderful storyteller reminiscing about her colorful and exciting life.

Examples of some of Isadora's best-known choreographies are performed by Lori Bellilove and Madeleine Lytton with a background chorus from the Oakland ballet. Lori in particular brings Isadora's choreography alive and makes you think that you have caught a glimpse of the legendary dancer and an idea of why she so fascinated audiences. Wonderful video... the dance excerpts alone are worth the purchase price. Highly recommended!

Isadora Duncan: Movement From the Soul
Excellent documentary of the Artistic contribution of an American Pioneer Dancer who emerged from the isolation and restrictions of the 19th Century through her own vision and perservation to inspire fellow artists and audiences in the Western world. Her sense of humanity lives on through her deciples.

The reconstruction of her dances are as inspiring today as they were when she created them.