My name is Rebecca Bachar IDMA. I am a solo performer, teacher, lecturer, reconstructionist, choreographer, dance historian, creator of festivals and activist. http://www.templestudiooffineart.com/Rebecca.html I am registered with the Iowa Arts Council- http://roster.iowaartscouncil.org/portfolio.cfm?id=2190

I am the Artistic Director and Director of Education at TheTEMPLE STUDIO of FINE ART and DANCE a Non- Profit arts and education organization in Fairfield, Iowa, founded in 2004,http://www.templestudiooffineart.com/index.html specializing inthe dance of Isadora Duncan http://www.isadoraduncan.net/isadora.html, and myth and movement studies. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPlN_gO5TOM

At TEMPLE STUDIO I teach all ages primarily Isadora Duncan dance, (the original Modern Dance), Dance movement therapy, Yoga, Art and Music Appreciation, and Equestrian.  

I am the director of The DUNCAN DANCE COMPANY (an Isadora Duncan performing group) http://www.templestudiooffineart.com/Briani.html, "Nature's Dance" Classes (Beginner Isadora and Creative Movement for Little Ones) http://www.templestudiooffineart.com/naturesdance.html, "Irresistible Exercise and Isadora" for Adults, Kids Culture Camps (extracurricular classes and activities for children in the Classics, Art, Music, Dance, Exercise, Home Ec, Equestrian, Nature and Field trips to museums, parks, etc.) https://www.facebook.com/KidsCultureCampFairfieldIowa.

In connection with TSFA, I manage The Lotus Boutique, which offers locally made and handmade items, dance, art and music supplies and The Maha KalA Art Gallery http://www.templestudiooffineart.com/gallery.html, serving Iowa artists, primarily women and children.

I have over 47 yrs dance experience: dancing since age 3, performing since age 9, 20 yrs teaching. I have a certificate in Isadora Duncan Studies & Isadora for Children http://www.isadoraduncan.net/programs.html, from Isadora Duncan International Institute in New York http://www.isadoraduncan.net/index.html            

I trained at the prestigious Milwaukee Ballet, and in addition to ballet have studied a variety of dance forms including Modern, Jazz, African, Middle Eastern. I have also received training in figure skating and gymnastics. I have practiced Isadora Duncan Dance for over 19 yrs & performed in Greece, Albania, New York, Chicago, CBS STAR SEARCH, all over Iowa, including the State Capital.http://www.templestudiooffineart.com/Events.html http://www.templestudiooffineart.com/media.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsOms7scLCY

I have participated in fundraising efforts for various causes-

 My company members and I hosted and performed for a large benefit concert for the Lakota People of Pine Ridge