Isadora Duncan was a pioneering American dancer and choreographer widely regarded as the "Mother of Modern Dance." She broke away from the rigid conventions of classical ballet, emphasizing free, natural movement inspired by ancient Greek art, nature, and human emotions. Duncan performed barefoot and wore loose tunics, rejecting corsets and pointe shoes, to allow expressive, flowing dance movements. Her philosophy centered on dance as a sacred art, an expression of the human spirit interconnected with both joy and sadness. She influenced the development of modern dance across Europe, the United States, and Russia during the early 20th century and founded dance companies including the Isadorables. Duncan died in 1927 in a tragic accident when her scarf was caught in a car wheel.
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