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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, 1927

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00034

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00039
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a costume with bangles and hand jewelry.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00044

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00047
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with sheer, butterfly wing-like props.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00048
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a white, sparkle-trimed skirt and head scarf.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00051
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in drapey costume with a large, stringed instrument.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00027
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a gypsy-like costume.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, 1949

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00029
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs at the Recreation Center in Santa Barbara, California on July 29, 1949.

Dates: 1949

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Type
Archival Object 296
Collection 1
 
Subject
Modern dance 293
Dancers 291
Choreography 289
California 5
Asia 4