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“I see only the ideal. But no ideals have ever been fully successful on this earth.”

Quote by Isadora Duncan

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Isadora Duncan, born on May 27, 1877, and died on September 14, 1927, was a pioneer of modern dance. She is known for her free and expressive dance style, which broke away from the constraints of classical ballet and laid the foundation for modern dance. more

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