Spring Performance a Success!

The first of the reviews are in from our very successful performance of The Dances of Isadora Duncan, presented by Word Dance Theater on May 1 at the Ratner Museum in Bethesda, MD. The concert featured Cynthia Word, Ingrid Zimmer and Valerie Durham as a guest artist.

The Washington Post called the performance "a rare treat for Washingtonian audiences" and the dances "brilliantly performed." One of the highlighted performances included Valerie Durham's "Fire Dance" to Chopin's Minute Waltz:

"Durham's more spatially confined performance was striking as she stood at center stage, clothed in red, at first flicking her hands until finally the movement grew to consume her whole body like a bonfire." -- Barbara Allen, The Washingon Post

Valerie will continue her collaboration with Cynthia and Word Dance Theater with the upcoming Capital Fringe Festival, with performances at the Harmon Forum on the following dates:
Thursday, July 10, 7pm
Saturday, July 12, 2:30pm
Sunday, July 13, 5:30pm
Sunday, July 20, 6pm
Thursday, July 24, 7pm
Saturday, July 26, 1pm

Workshop Series

The Isadora Duncan Dance Workshop Series
The Art of Breath
Saturday, June 7, 2008 11am-2pm
Isadora's Legacy
112 E. Patrick Street
Frederick, MD Map
Fee: $30

We are delighted to announce an historic dance project here in the DC area -- the Isadora Duncan Dance Workshop Series. Presented by three area Duncan Dancers, Roberta Hoffman, Valerie Durham and Cynthia Word, the workshop will boast a purity of Duncan technique, philosophy and dance that has not been yet seen in the DC area!

This workshop is perfect for professional dancers and teachers looking to deepen their understanding of Isadora Duncan and their own artistry, as well as for recreational dancers who are looking for a uniquely joyous experience.

Each three-hour workshop, based upon an important theme from the Duncan pedagogy, such as our first theme, the Art of Breath, will feature readings, therapeutic warm-up, traditional and contemporary Duncan exercises, barre, locomotive and combination work, segments of repertory, improvisation and partnering. And dancers are invited to stay for a complimentary discussion, video screening and sack lunch directly following the workshop.

We hope you will join us for this exciting workshop series! And please share this email with anyone you know who might enjoy this truly transformative experience in dance.

For more information and to reserve your space, contact Valerie Durham at (410)570-0535 or valerie@duncandancers.com or Roberta Hoffman at (301)624-2434 or hoffdance@aol.com.

Keep in mind the future workshop dates! Each workshop is held the first Saturday of every other month.
The Art of Musicality -- August 2, 2008
The Art of Grace -- October 4, 2008
The Art of Passion -- December 6, 2008
The Art of Drama -- February 7, 2009
The Art of Improvisation -- April 4, 2009

Duncan Dance For All Dancers
Duncan Dance is fundamental for all dancers – those who study ballet or tap, jazz or ethnic. For Duncan Dance improves a dancer's sense of artistry, performance and musicality.

If you want to command the stage when you dance, bring freshness and majesty to any choreography, infuse personal expression in every movement, and electrify the music with your dance, find yourself a Duncan Dance Master and take a class or workshop today!

And along the way you may also discover how Duncan Dance is a riveting, passionate and glorious dance style in and of itself!