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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 306 Collections and/or Records:

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00075
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis stands with eyes closed, hands folded in prayer.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis, 1965

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00077
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis reclines in a white shawl and strapless black taffeta gown.

Dates: 1965

Ruth St. Denis, 1965

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00078
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis reclines in a white shawl and strapless black taffeta gown.

Dates: 1965

Ruth St. Denis, 1965

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00079

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00026
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses in a long dress on a rock with hands lifted above her head.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00039
Abstract

In this signed portrait, Ruth St. Denis stands with arms extended, posing in a study of Nautch dance.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00037
Abstract

Portrait of Ruth St. Denis wearing an ornate headscarf and multiple large bracelets.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis, 1950

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00048

Ruth St. Denis

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Identifier: D018.01.0021.00006
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a flowing white costume near a carved tree statue.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0021.00009

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Modern dance 302
Choreography 297
Dancers 297
Asia 4
Dance 4