Loie Fuller, the inventor of "Serpentine dance" is remembered at Café Rivoli

Loie Fuller, the inventor of "Serpentine dance" is the theme of "Literary Café", hosted by Rivoli Café, 12 October, starting at 6.30 pm. Entrance free.

A mix of both fiction and reality, the autobiography "Fifteen Years of a Dancers' life: With Some Account of Her Distinguished Friends" by Loie Fuller depicts the amazing life story of this American dancer who later moved to Paris where she achieved international appreciation.

This "Literary Café" will feature readings regarding the life of this famous pioneer of both modern dance and theatrical lighting techniques. Fuller began her career as a dancer in the United States and became famous through works such as the serpentine dance (1891).

The event is organised by Paulo Aureliano da Mata and Tales Frey and it is an opportunity to cast a glance at the artistic atmosphere of that time, late 19th century to early 20th century, from the glamorous days and champagne to the days when she would dance with an empty-stomach.

See here a short footage of Fuller's modern dance recorded in 1896 by the Lumière Brothers.

Loie Fuller died in Paris in 1928.