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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: D018.01.0021.00011
Abstract

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

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0021.00013
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis struts across a meadow wearing a long train on her costume.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0021.00020
Abstract

Hand tinted photograph of Ruth St. Denis performing in a pink, flowing costume.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0021.00021
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses for a portrait in a simple dress and cape.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0021.00032
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a pointy headpiece and shoulder pads.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0021.00034

Ruth St. Denis

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0021.00036

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