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Denishawn School of Dancing

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Biography

School of modern dance est. in New York by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn.

Found in 306 Collections and/or Records:

The Japanese Story Teller, 1942

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00025
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis prepares to kick in full body portrait for "The Japanese Story Teller."

Dates: 1942
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 19: Photographs

The Japanese Story Teller, 1942

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00024
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis sits, eyes cast downward, right hand extended to face, left hand holding fan, for "The Japanese Storyteller."

Dates: 1942
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 19: Photographs

The Lamp, 1928

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00068
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in ''The Lamp'' at in Lewisohn Stadium in New York.

Dates: 1928
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 6: Photographs

The Legend of the Peacock, 1914

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00059
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis imitates a peacock in ''The Legend of the Peacock'' in 1914.

Dates: 1914
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 5: Photographs

The Nautch

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00030
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses for "The Nautch."

Dates: 1898-1981
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 6: Photographs

The Nautch, 1960s

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00046
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs "The Nautch" in the 1960s.

Dates: 1960s
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 6: Photographs

The Nautch

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00037
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in "The Nautch."

Dates: 1898-1981
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 6: Photographs

The Peacock

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00061
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses in a costume wearing a turban and jewelry.

Dates: 1898-1981
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 5: Photographs

The Peacock in Japan

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00062
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs as a shy peacock.

Dates: 1898-1981
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 5: Photographs

The Vision of Aissoua

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00013
Abstract

Denishawn performs "Vision of Aissoua."

Dates: 1898-1981
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 6: Photographs

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