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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:

Ruth St. Denis, 1928

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00016

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00017
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis guards a set of rounded wooden doors in one of her performances.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00018
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in an ornate costume on a dimly lit stage.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00026
Abstract

Facial shot of Ruth St. Denis as she performs in oriental makeup and costume.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth. St. Denis

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00040
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a dark costume on platform covered in cheetah print fabric.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis, 1924

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00025

Ruth St. Denis, 1952

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00058
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses on an outdoor wall in a flowing, cape-like costume.

Dates: 1952

Ruth St. Denis

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00028

Ruth St. Denis, 1913

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00054
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with a hunting spear as a prop in O-Mika

Dates: 1913

Ruth St. Denis

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00053
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis in dark, long-sleeved dress leans against stairs on a stage.

Dates: 1898-1981

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