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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 297 Collections and/or Records:

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00062

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00063
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs outside with a large, ornate cloth prop.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00065

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00064

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00011
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in necklaces, bracelets and an ornate, beaded headpiece.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00025
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with other dancers on a rocky beach wearing a seaweed skirt.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00026

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00028
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses in front of a waterfall in the mountains.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00032
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs wearing a simple head scarf and abundant bracelets and hand jewelry.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, 1927

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00033
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a full, sparkle-trimmed skirt and bangled jewelry.

Dates: 1927

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Archival Object 296
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Subject
Modern dance 293
Dancers 291
Choreography 289
California 5
Asia 4