There
have been an estimated eighty dances
from the Duncan repertory that have been
handed down through generations of Duncan
Dancers, from Isadora to her adopted
daughters, Isadorables Anna,
Maria-Theresa, Irma, Elizabeth, Margot, and
Erica Duncan. From teacher to student, dancer
to dancer, these treasures have been passed on
in the oral history tradition of learning from
one’s experienced elders.
Lois has
studied ballet and Isadora Duncan dance
from 1969 (ballet) and 1986 (Duncan)
through 2011.
Authentic
Isadora Dance can only be learned
from her successors. The following are
key teachers under whom Lois has studied:
Ballet Masters Lois has studied under:
1. Allen Howard, Pacific Ballet of
San Francisco; danced with Ballet Russe of
Monte Carlo.
2. Ron Guidi, Founder and Director of
the Oakland Ballet
3. Richard Commack, Director of the
Contra Costa Ballet, formally with the San
Francisco Ballet
4. Pepper Smith Dance Studio,
San Francisco.
5. Sheila Zhoregos, Modern Dance,
San Francisco
“The
dancer’s body is simply the
luminous manifestation of
the soul.”
—Isadora Duncan
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Second Generation Duncan Teachers:
1. Mignon Garland
2. Julia Levien
3. Hortense Kooluris
4. Sylvia Gold
5. Madelaine Litton
6. Ligoa Duncan
LOIS’ TEACHING
RÉSUMÉ
1. FOUNDER OF
DIABLO DANCE THEATER OF DANVILLE
2. FOUNDER OF
BALLET PETITE OF DANVILLE
3. OAKLAND
BALLET & GREATER BAY AREA
4. SAN
FRANCISCO BAY AREA COMMUNITY CENTERS, NAPA,
MORAGA,
LAFAYETTE, PLEASANT
HILL
5. WORKSHOPS AT
ISIS OASIS AND BEN LOMOND
6. TEACHING THE
DANCES OF ISADORA DUNCAN
7. PRIVATE
DANCE COACHING
8. PERSONAL
FITNESS TRAINER
LOIS’ ISADORA
DUNCAN DANCE CLASSES
Isadora Dance “as an
art”, inspired by natural movement and set to
existing classical music is beautiful and
expressive.
Duncan’s dance
technique includes a short barre,
strengthening feet, legs and back, followed by
stretches and gestures taken from the Duncan
School in Paris (1903-1927).
“To
express what is most
beautiful and healthful in
art”: this is the mission of
the dancer.
—Isadora
Duncan
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Movement across the
floor will include waltzes, reaches, light
runs, Duncan walking, etc. I will include
serious weighted movements taken from
Isadora’s dances, preparing the dancer for the
historical choreography.
Duncan style tunics
will be available for students.
The class is designed
for all levels of dancers. Dancing is a
natural and healthful expression for all to
enjoy!
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