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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 297 Collections and/or Records:

Ruth St. Denis and Jerry Green (Duplicate), between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00072
Abstract

Autographed portrait of Ruth St. Denis and Jerry Green in the wilderness.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00051
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, 1922

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00055

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

Ruth St. Denis as Mary, between 1879-1968

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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

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00036
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs as a nautch dancer at Denishawn Theatre, Westlake Park.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis at age 72, 1951

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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 the Taj Mahal, 1926

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00011

Ruth St. Denis, autographed photo, 1949

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00059
Abstract

Autographed photograph of Ruth St. Denis performing outside in a flowing white costume. The photo is inscribed, "To my Phil with all of (unreadable). Miss Ruth '49"

Dates: 1949

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Archival Object 296
Collection 1
 
Subject
Modern dance 293
Dancers 291
Choreography 289
California 5
Asia 4