Isadora
Last I went to the Royal Ballet to see Isadora, a sort of docu-ballet about the life of Isadora Duncan. She sounds a bit like Madonna, collecting children and husbands, but mercifuly died young. The main attraction for me was the way the dance told the narrative,which I found completely absorbing but it kept being interrupted by a voice over, old footage of building New York, of racing cars, Singer sewing machines. She was married to Mr. Singer at one point. All so long ago-she arrived in Paris in 1900. She didn’t think much of jazz. Imagine what she’d think of our life now! She’d be ticking us off for being completely soulless.
The audience were dressed up in her honour, some long scarves and large brooches, long velvet drapes. Then Dances at a Gathering which I never liked, seen it before when I was a teenager,but I suppose there’s a connection with all those Chopin Nocturnes.
April 17, 2009 at 8:49 pm
[...] Short and sweet observations by Henrietta Cullinan, made after her attendance at the Royal Ballet’s recent performance of the ballet, Isadora. I just enjoyed her comparisons to Madonna and her remarks regarding Isadora’s dislike of jazz music. [...]
April 18, 2009 at 11:44 am
Thanks very much for the mention Dance Advantage. Not sure of blogging etiquette but this is the first time anyone has made a comment on this blog. Hurray
May 2, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Hope I brought a few people to your site with the mention! I found you while researching Isadora for the post. I love when people share their thoughts on dance and performance.