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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:

Tanagra the Prophet Bird, 1927

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0007.00025
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis takes part in the 'pool study' while performing ''Tanagra Prophet bird'' in 1927.

Dates: 1927

Tanagra the Prophet Bird

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00030

Tanagra the Prophet Bird, 1929

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00070
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis lifts hands and dress in Tanagra, the prophet bird.

Dates: 1929

Ted Shawn Illustration

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00011

Ted Shawn in Xochitl, 1939

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Identifier: D018.01.0021.00015
Abstract

Ted Shawn performs as Emperor Tepancaltzin in a Mexican dance.

Dates: 1939

The Ballet of the Virgins: Egypt Through Centuries

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00004
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in 'The Ballet of the Virgins' as part of the show 'Egypt Through Centuries.'

Dates: 1898-1981

The Cobra, 1942

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00027

The Cobra, 1942

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00026

The Cobras, 1906

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00021
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs the dance "The Cobras in Lakmi" as part of the Berlin Komische Opera in 1906.

Dates: 1906

The Dance Magazine Cover, 1929

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00010
Abstract

Drawing of Ruth St. Denis that appeared in ''The Dance Magazine'' in 1929.

Dates: 1929

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