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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 (Duplicate), between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00041
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in an oriental costume with a fan and a headband.

Dates: between 1879-1968

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

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00033
Abstract

An older Ruth St. Denis lets the wind blow her green scarf and pink gown as she poses barefoot.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis (Duplicate), 1950

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00067
Abstract

Portrait of Ruth St. Denis in a pink gown and yellow wrap during the spring of 1950 in Winchester, California.

Dates: 1950

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

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00034
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a draping white gown.

Dates: between 1879-1968

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

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00065
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses for a portrait in the wilderness.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis Hand Study, between 1879-1985

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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 Burmese Costume

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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: 1898-1981

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