3/3/2026 - Weeek 8 / Meeting 15: Isadora Duncan / The Parthenon Marbles

 

 Unit: Isadora Duncan

Theme: The Parthenon Marbles

 

I

Warm Up

Alignment

Stretching

 

 

II

 Learning Objectives

 

  • Understand the importance of the Parthenon Marbles in the origin of Modern Dance
  • Explain how using the marbles as a reference one can create a dance language
  • Gain awareness of the transitions that need to be made when designing shapes based on the marbles
  • Experience the adaptation of these shapes to an ensemble phrase
  • Reflect on the work done in class

 

 

III

 Main Lesson

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Question 1

 Why are the Parthenon Marbles important for dance studies?

 

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Hitler's Dancers: German Modern Dance and the Third Reich 

Lilian Karina and Marion Kant 

Read: Preface (Page xi)

 https://www.google.com/books/edition/Hitler_s_Dancers/N8f_bKK2fnEC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=modern+Dance&printsec=frontcover

Karina, Lilian and Marion Kant

Question 2

Summarize page xi of the preface.

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IV

 A Note to Remember

 The Elgin Marbles are a collection of over 30 sculptures that date back to the 5th century BC. They were created by sculptor and architect Phidias.

 V

Case study 

 https://youtu.be/_q_anSjKpIM?si=59ut57fR28_wAWFO

 Question 3

What is the general idea about the marbles in this film? Explain.

 

VI

ACTIVITY 1

Observe the following pictures of the Elgin Marbles used by Isadora Duncan to create her dance vocabulary.

 

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Activity 2

 

Group Work

  • Create 8 movements based on these photos.
  •  Organize them in a phrase.
  • Create transitions between movements.
  • Post your phrase on Discussion Board.

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Question 4

Why did Duncan choose the Ancient Greek statues for her dance vocabulary?


Question 5

Write a reflection about your experience with your dance work.

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