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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 297 Collections and/or Records:

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00032

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00033
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs wearing a flowing white costume.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00034
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs wearing a flowing white costume.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00042
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis dances with the end of her long white head covering held in her hand.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00038
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00040
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00039
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: D018.01.0019.00024
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in striped oriental costume with a large headband.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00047
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs outside as the wind blows her wrap out behind her.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00046
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1879-1968

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