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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, 1894

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00014
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis as a young woman dressed as a skirt dancer at the Casino Theatre Roof Garden

Dates: 1894

Ruth St. Denis and company in The Nautch, 1918

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00035
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs (center) with other dancers at Denishawn Theatre in Westlake Park.

Dates: 1918

Ruth St. Denis and Dancers at Beach

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00025
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with other dancers on a rocky beach wearing a seaweed skirt, possibly from "The Spirit of the Sea."

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis and her temple dancers, 1933

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00050
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis and her temple dancers perform at Denishawn House in 1933.

Dates: 1933

Ruth St. Denis and Jerry Green

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00055
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis and Jerry Green stand with arms extended outdoors. One copy is signed by Jerry Green.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, 1922

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00055

Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00051
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn pose for a portrait in Greek costumes.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis and Unidentified Man

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00073
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis and a male companion stand in an unidentified room.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis and Unknown Dancer

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00011
Abstract

Male and female dancer perform together in Greek attire.

Dates: 1898-1981

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