Revolutionary Dancer in Revolutionary Russia
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Dance Boom of 1900-1920 in Russia
Dance Education in RussiaSoviet Union
Early Soviet Culture
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Isadora Duncan
Silver Age of Russian Culture
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- ISBN 9789633869277
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 30 Apr 2026
- Publisher: Central European University Press
- Publication City/Country: HU
- Product Form: Hardback
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In 1921, the legendary American dancer Isadora Duncan arrived in post-revolutionary Russia with an audacious goal: to build a new kind of dance school for a new world. Already celebrated for her groundbreaking performances across the Russian Empire from 1904 to 1913, Duncan had become an influential figure in the cultural life of the Silver Age, inspiring artists, writers, and thinkers alike.
This monograph offers a compelling exploration of Duncan’s Russian years—both before and after the October Revolution—drawing on rare archival sources and never-before-published Russian materials. It illuminates her artistic vision, her role in shaping early Soviet cultural debates, and the shifting political and aesthetic landscapes she navigated. From Silver Age reimaginations of antiquity to the rise of Socialist Realism and the modern revival of Duncan’s dance, this book traces the enduring legacy of a revolutionary artist in a world undergoing radical transformation.
This monograph offers a compelling exploration of Duncan’s Russian years—both before and after the October Revolution—drawing on rare archival sources and never-before-published Russian materials. It illuminates her artistic vision, her role in shaping early Soviet cultural debates, and the shifting political and aesthetic landscapes she navigated. From Silver Age reimaginations of antiquity to the rise of Socialist Realism and the modern revival of Duncan’s dance, this book traces the enduring legacy of a revolutionary artist in a world undergoing radical transformation.
Elena Yushkova has studied Isadora Duncan's legacy for many years. She is the author of two Russian language books, including the first monograph on Duncan published in Russia, as well as numerous articles in academic journals and edited volumes. She is currently a Visiting Scholar at the University of Kentucky.
