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Duncan

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Dun·can  (dngkn), Isadora 1878-1927.
American dancer whose use of simple costumes and free movement greatly influenced modern dance.
Duncan [ˈdʌŋkən]
n
(Biographies / Duncan, Isadora (1878-1927) M, US, DANCE: dancer, DANCE: choreographer) Isadora (ˌɪzəˈdɔːrə). 1878-1927, US dancer and choreographer, who influenced modern ballet by introducing greater freedom of movement
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Noun1.DuncanDuncan - United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
Isadora Duncan


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