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Denishawn School of Dancing

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Biography

School of modern dance est. in New York by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn.

Found in 306 Collections and/or Records:

Angkor Vat, 1930

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00004
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs as a snake in "Angkor Vat" with tail unfurled.

Dates: 1930

Angkor Vat, 1930

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00003
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with Buddy Schaeffer in "Angkor Vat."

Dates: 1930

Angkor Vat, 1930

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00005
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses in promotional portrait for "Angkor Vat" in 1930.

Dates: 1930

Antigone

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0007.00021

Babylonian

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00028

Bas Relief from Angkor Vat

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00006
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs wearing an elaborate headpiece and shoulder spikes in ''Angkor Vat.''

Dates: 1898-1981

Bill Skipper

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00002

Bill Skipper and Partner

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00003

Bill Skipper and Partner

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0020.00004

Black Nautch, 1950

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00038
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs as the '"Black Nautch" at Jacob's Pillow.

Dates: 1950

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Archival Object 305
Collection 1
 
Subject
Modern dance 302
Choreography 297
Dancers 297
Asia 4
Dance 4