Isadora Duncan
Isadora Duncan | |
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Duncan c. 1906–1912 | |
| Born | Angela Isadora Duncan May 26, 1877 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 14, 1927 (aged 50) Nice, France |
| Citizenship | American, French, Soviet |
| Known for | Dance and choreography |
| Movement | Modern/contemporary dance |
| Spouse | |
| Partner(s) | Edward Gordon Craig Paris Singer Romano Romanelli Mercedes de Acosta |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Raymond Duncan (brother) |
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Angela Isadora Duncan (May 26, 1877, or May 27, 1878 – September 14, 1927) was an American-born dancer and choreographer, who was a pioneer of modern contemporary dance and performed to great acclaim throughout Europe and the United States. Born and raised in California, she lived and danced in Western Europe, the U.S., and Soviet Russia from the age of 22. She died when her scarf became entangled in the wheel and axle of the car in which she was travelling in Nice, France.