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 as a Nautch Dancer, 1927
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00033
Abstract
Ruth St. Denis poses for "The Nautch."
Dates:
1927
Ruth St. Denis as Mary, between 1879-1968
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00018
Abstract
Ruth St. Denis performs as Mary, the Mother of Jesus in a Christmas performance.
Dates:
between 1879-1968
Ruth St. Denis as Nautch Dancer
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00036
Abstract
Ruth St. Denis performs as a nautch dancer, holding a stringed instrument, at Denishawn Theatre, Westlake Park.
Dates:
1898-1981
Ruth St. Denis as Ouled Nail in The Vision of Aissoua
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00014
Abstract
Ruth St. Denis performs in "Vision of Aissoua" in full costume.
Dates:
1898-1981
Ruth St. Denis as White Nautch on Flyer
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00045
Abstract
Ruth St. Denis twirls on stage as a white Nautch on a flyer for "Dance We Must."
Dates:
1898-1981
Ruth St. Denis at age 72, 1951
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00044
Abstract
Ruth St. Denis in 1951 at the age of 72, seated on a hillside.
Dates:
1951
Ruth St. Denis at her home in Hollywood, 1950
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00063
Abstract
Ruth St. Denis at her home in Hollywood in the 1950s.
Dates:
1950
Ruth St. Denis at Taj Mahal
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0021.00035
Abstract
Ruth St. Denis poses on a wall outside the Taj Mahal.
Dates:
1898-1981
Ruth St. Denis at the Taj Mahal, 1926
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00011
Abstract
Ruth St. Denis poses at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.
Dates:
1926
Ruth St. Denis at Yosemite National Park
Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00029
Abstract
Ruth St. Denis poses in front of a still, reflective lake in the Yosemite Valley.
Dates:
1898-1981
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