Dances for Children

• Waltz, D. 145, No. 3, and Original Dance, D. 365, No. 6 (Twirling)
• Waltz, D. 365, No. 33 (Three Graces)
• Waltz in F major, D. 365, No. 34 (Petal Waltz / Tanagra Waltz / Reflection / Unfolding Petal)
• Ecossaise, D. 734, No. 1
• Waltz in A major, D. 779, No. 13 (Butterfly or Boy-Girl Waltz)
• Waltz in A flat major, D. 779, No. 18 (Around the Linden Tree)
• Waltz in A flat major, D. 779, No. 34 (Under the Scarf)
• German Dance, D. 783, No. 3 (Gallop)
• German Dance, D. 783, No. 4 (Romp)
• German Dance, D. 783, No. 5 (Parting)
• German Dance, D. 783, No. 7 (Lullaby)
• German Dance, D. 783, No. 10 (Classical Duet)
• Waltz, D. 924, No. 10 (Ballspiel)
• Waltz, D. 924, No. 12 (Water Study)

Notes

Victoria Sloat

Lovely, light hearted dances often taught to children, Isadora's dances to Schubert waltzes are beautiful examples of the fusion of Isadora's Classical love of form and Romantic play of feeling. One glimpses evanescent archetypal imagery fully brought to life by the dancer's breath and buoyant body. The dances are always serene and harmonious, no matter how blustery or playful. They have an beautiful simplicity and wholeness.

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