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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- Four Photographs

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0021.00026
Abstract

Four photographs of Ruth St. Denis performing four different dances: 'White Jade', 'Cobra', 'Yogi' and 'Black and Gold Sari.'

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis- Four Photographs

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0021.00028
Abstract

Four photographs of Ruth St. Denis performing four different dances: 'White Jade,' 'Cobra,' 'Yogi' and 'Black and Gold Sari.'

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis Hand Study

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00050

Ruth St. Denis Illustration

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00012

Ruth St. Denis in Acting Role

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00052

Ruth St. Denis in Burmese Costume, 1929

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00002
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis rehearses in a Burmese costume with two parisols. The show was never performed.

Dates: 1929

Ruth St. Denis in East Indian Study, 1924

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00024

Ruth St. Denis in Front of Waterfall

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00028
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses in front of a waterfall in the mountains, possibly at Yosemite National Park.

Dates: 1898-1981

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