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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

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00060

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00066
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses on a wall outside in tasselled wig.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00057
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses on a wall completely wrapped in a sheer cloth.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00054
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis in dark, long-sleeved dress sits on stairs on a stage, right fist against her cheek.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00049
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis sits on stage in long-sleeved dark dress, left arm on knee, holding her head.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00050
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis sits on stage in long-sleeved dark dress, right hand raised above head.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00051
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis in dark, long-sleeved dress stretches her palmed hands across her right shoulder.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00047
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis stands outside, right hand holding curtain in wind.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00046
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis sits in a dark gown with wide, slitted sleeves.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00069
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis sits on a blanket on the ground, holding a small metal token in her hands.

Dates: 1898-1981

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