Denishawn School of Dancing
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School of modern dance est. in New York by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn.
Found in 306 Collections and/or Records:
RSD Japanese Study
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00058
Abstract
Ruth St. Denis wears a costume as part of the Japanese Study.
Dates:
1898-1981
RSD's Ranch at Winchester, Calif., 1950
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00064
Abstract
Dancers perform at Ruth St. Denis' 50 acre ranch in Winchester, California.
Dates:
1950
Ruth Denis Baby Photo, 1879
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00001
Abstract
Naked baby photograph of Ruth St. Denis.
Dates:
1879
Ruth Dennis Childhood Photo, 1882
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00003
Abstract
Ruth St. Denis in 1882.
Dates:
1882
Ruth Dennis (The Only Ruth) as a Skirt Dancer, 1894
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00013
Abstract
Ruth Dennis performs as a skirt dancer in 1984, before she changed her name to Ruth St. Denis.
Dates:
1894
Ruth Emma Dennis, 1885
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00007
Abstract
Portrait of Mrs. Ruth Emma Dennis, Ruth St. Denis' mother.
Dates:
1885
Ruth St. Denis
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00030
Abstract
Ruth St. Denis in a sparkling headpeace and Siam-style shoulder pieces.
Dates:
1898-1981
Ruth St. Denis, 1955
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0007.00002
Abstract
Scrapbook page with two small photographs of Ruth St. Denis and a photocopy of the envelope it was shipped in.
Dates:
1955
Ruth St. Denis, 1930
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0007.00013
Abstract
Ruth St. Denis performs in the 1930s.
Dates:
1930
Ruth St. Denis
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0007.00015
Abstract
Ruth St. Denis performs in a simple but elaborately trimmed costume.
Dates:
1898-1981
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- Archival Object 305
- Collection 1
- Subject
- Modern dance 302
- Choreography 297
- Dancers 297
- Asia 4
- Dance 4
- California 3
- Choreographers 2
- Modern dance -- United States -- History 2
- New York (N.Y.) 2
- Research notes 2
- Yosemite National Park (Calif.) 2
- Advertisements 1
- Babies 1
- Ballet 1
- Families 1
- Los Angeles (Calif.) 1
- Postcards 1
- Santa Barbara (Calif.) 1
- Scrapbooks 1
- Taj Mahal (Agra, India) 1
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