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Thursday May 1, 2008 at 7PM
The Dennis and Phillip Ratner Museum
10001 Old Georgetown Rd.
Bethesda, Md.20814
Tickets: $20 general public, $10 children and seniors
Valerie Durham will join Cynthia Word and Ingrid Zimmer of Word Dance Theater in an inspiring and educational performance celebrating Isadora Duncan, founder of Modern Dance. Join us in exploring the major themes of Isadora Duncan's art. Masterworks from every phase of her life will be presented concluding with "Mother Etude" and "Revolutionary Etude" from her Russian period circa 1924.
A Champagne Reception will immediately follow the program.
For more information or
to reserve your tickets call 301 951 8333 or email cynthia@worddance.org.
Imagination Stage: EdgeFest
April 3 - 6, 2007
Imagination Stage
Bethesda, MD
This week-long festival featured prominent performers from Russia, Israel, Canada and Ohio with exciting performances geared toward children, families and art lovers in the DC area. The Duncan Dancers performed a dynamic new program "The Art of Isadora Duncan: La Primavera" which brings to life Boticelli's famous "Primavera" painting from the Renaissance. The performance was held at the Studio Theater at Imagination Stage on April 6 at 1:30pm.
There was also a lecture/demonstration for the pre-professionals dancers on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 4:45pm. Led by Artistic Director Valerie Durham, the lecture and demonstration educated the students on the basic elements of the Duncan technique and allowed them to explore segments of Duncan classwork, repertory and improvisation exercises.
Finally, Valerie participated in jurying and paneling various selections offered by Imagination Stage and other dancers during the course of the festival.
Coppin State University Dance Festival
"Sharing the Stage: Shifting Attitudes About Dance in the Community"
James Weldon Johnson Auditorium
March 31, 2007 4pm
The Duncan Dancers performed "Ode to Dionysus" to the Scherzo movement of Schubert's Great Symphony at the Coppin State University Dance Festival "Sharing The Stage: Shifting Attitudes About Dance In The Community" at the James Wheldon Auditorium at 4pm on March 31, 2007. Hoots and hollers followed their rousing performance!
The Bacchanale!
Annapolis First Night New Year's Eve Celebration
December 31, 2006
Mitchell Gallery, St. John's College, Annapolis MD
The Duncan Dancers performed an exuberant and energetic program of Isadora Duncan choreographies, including the always popular "Bacchanale" -- a perfect dance for the New Year's! -- as part of the First Night Annapolis New Year's Eve celebration. With four standing-room-only performances in one evening, The Duncan Dancers were considered a "must-see" event at the First Night Annapolis 2007 celebration.
The Angels Were Dancing
Sunday, December 17, 6pm with a Meet-the-Artists Reception to follow
Greenbelt Arts Center, Greenbelt MD
The Duncan Dancers presented their new holiday tradition, "The Angels Were Dancing" at the Greenbelt Arts Center in Greenbelt, Maryland on December 17 at 6pm, with a special Coffee & Chocolate reception to meet the artists following. With favorites from last year including "I Saw Three Ships," "Ave Maria" and "Carol of Bells", this performance inspired and delighted audiences for the rest of the holiday season!
We were thrilled to have actor Bryan Richard Deehring join the performance, lending his charm and talent to bring moving and wonderful Christmas readings and poetry to complement the dance pieces throughout the program.
Mythology and Isadora Duncan Dances
Lecture and Demonstration
Mercy College English Honors Program
French Family Auditorium, Mercy College, Bronx, New York
November 14, 2006 10:45am
Valerie Durham presented a collection of the mythological dances choreographed by Isadora Duncan almost 100 years ago, including "Narcissus," "Furies" and "Bacchanale." Professors with the Mercy College English Honors Program lectured on the presence of mythological themes in English literature and society while Durham performed dances to highlight points brought forward by the professors. Open to students, faculty and the public.
34th Annual Maryland Dance Council Gala Concert
Saturday, October 28, 2006 5:45pm
Western High School, Baltimore MD
The Duncan Dancers performed in the Gala Concert for the Maryland Dance Council on October 28, 2006 with "Feathers Falling Into Titan Descent" a new work that brings together a traditional Duncan choreography with a contemporary choreography to original music and "Ode to Dionysus" to the Scherzo movement of Schubert's 9th Symphony. Sharing the stage with fine dance companies including The Art of the Solo (Mino Nicolas), Danse4Nia, Daring Artists Making Noise and Vissi Dance Theater of New York City, our works were extremely well-received by the audience.
Isadora Duncan and American Romanticism
Solo performance and lecture
French Family Auditorium, Mercy College, Bronx Campus, New York
Tuesday March 21, 2006 4pm
An exciting lecture and demonstration by Valerie Durham, Artistic Director of The Duncan Dancers, on the dancing revolution begun by Isadora Duncan more than 100 years ago and its profound impact on contemporary dance. Its roots were firmly steeped in the works of Romantic era artists, composers and philosophers such as Whitman, Keats, Chopin, Schubert, Beethoven, Thoreau and Emerson. Featuring classic Duncan repertory such as the Tanagra Figures, Water Study, Narcissus and the Bacchanale.
The Angels Were Dancing: A Celebration of Christmas
Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry and Bronx Campuses, New York
December 9 and 10, 2005
A repeat performance of the new traditional holiday program for the Mercy College Honors Program. Readings of Christmas poetry by Eileen McMahon.
The Angels Were Dancing: A Celebration of Christmas
Greenbelt Arts Center, Greenbelt MD
December 5, 2005
“The Angels Were Dancing” presented gorgeous Duncan works in a program that tell the story of Mary, the joy of Christmas morning and the true message of Christmas – not Santas and sleighs, but peace and goodwill toward men. Additionally, the program featured new choreographies, done in the Duncan style, to wonderful Christmas carol classics, including Carol of the Bells, O Holy Night, Greensleeves (What Child Is This?) and the Hallelujah Chorus of Handel's Messiah. Readings of Christmas poetry by David Thompson.
The Tempest
July 1 - 30, 2005 (Thu - Sun evenings) 8:30 pm
Annapolis Summer Garden Theater
Annapolis Maryland
Duncan-inspired choreography to the beautiful Tempest Suites composed by Jean Sibelius weaved into the production of the Shakespeare play.
"The Art of Isadora Duncan: Into the 21st Century" *
June 18, 2005 4 pm
Pascal Center for the Performing Arts
Anne Arundel Community College
A one-time performance run of The Duncan Dancers' popular program.
"The Art of Isadora Duncan: Into the 21st Century" *
June 11th 7 pm & June 12th at 3 pm
Isadora's Legacy: The Center for the Preservation of Modern Dance
112 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, Maryland
A two-performance run of The Duncan Dancers' popular program, featuring classical Duncan choreography, new choreographic works in the Duncan style, dramatic readings, live music and original compositions in the intimate and beautiful performing space in historic Frederick Maryland. Featuring Valerie Durham and The Duncan Dancers, Roberta Hoffman (Director of Isadora's Legacy), reader Barry Genderson and pianist Barbro Dahlman. The audience reveled in witnessing this inspiring program in the intimate setting of Isadora's Legacy.
Chesapeake Children's Museum Kids-N-Kaboodle Festival
June 5, 2005 12:00 pm on the main stage
Chesapeake Children's Museum
Bates Athletic Complex and Fields in Annapolis, Maryland
Free outdoor performance of Duncan's works as part of the CCM's annual popular children's fair near the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.
The Art of Isadora Duncan: Into the 21st Century *
Greenbelt Arts Center
March 5, 2005
Inaugural performance of The Duncan Dancers. A sold-out performance presenting the classical repertory by Isadora Duncan, as well as new innovative choreography in the Duncan style to contemporary music. With this performance, The Duncan Dancers and Artistic Director Valerie Durham begin their mission to find new expression of the Duncan Dance art form in modern society.
Of particular note was "Titan Descent," an original composition and choreography commemorating the historic landing of the Hugyens-Cassini probe on Saturn's moon Titan on January 14, 2005. Read more about the performance.
* (Please note the program title "The Art of Isadora Duncan: Into the 21st Century" is unintentionally similar to an existing program title used by Lori Belilove & Company. Please visit their website to learn more about their exciting program.)
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