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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:

Delsartean Scarf Tableux, 1896

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00009
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis and dancers perform in "Delsartean Scarf Tableaux," a dance in imitation of Genivieve Stebbins during her Ruth's Packer-Collegiate Institute days. Photo appeared in Werner's Magazine.

Dates: 1896
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

Denishawn Asian Tour Annotated Photo Album, 1925-1926

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Identifier: D115.0001.00001
Abstract

This photo album documents Denishawn's travels from China to India. The album includes photographs of Ted Shawn, Ruth St. Denis, Doris Humphrey, and other company members.

Dates: 1925-1926
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D115, Denishawn Photo Album and Scrapbook / Box 1: Asian Tour Photo Album and Scrapbook

Denishawn Asian Tour Postcard and Photo Album, 1925-1926

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Identifier: D115.0001.00002
Abstract

Postcard and photo album from Denishawn's tour of Asia in 1925 to 1926. The photos are taken mainly in India, Tokyo, and Burma. Ted Shawn, Doris Humphrey, Pauline Lawrence, Ann Douglas, and Ruth St.Denis are identified in this album.

Dates: 1925-1926
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D115, Denishawn Photo Album and Scrapbook / Box 1: Asian Tour Photo Album and Scrapbook

Denishawn Company on Tour, 1923

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00056
Abstract

Members of the Denishawn Company poses for a photograph on the 1923 tour.

Dates: 1923
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

Denishawn Company Sails for Japan, 1925

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00058
Abstract

Members of the Denishawn Company poses for a picture before sailing to Japan in 1925.

Dates: 1925
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

Denishawn House, 1932

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00009
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis with dancers from the Denishawn House.

Dates: 1932
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

Denishawn in Cupid and Psyche, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0021.00023
Abstract

Dancers perform in Greek costumes on an outdoor stage.

Dates: between 1879-1968
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 21: Photographs

Denishawn in O-Mika

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00056
Abstract

Denishawn performs "O-Mika" at Mariarden Arts Colony.

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

Denishawn in O-Mika

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00057
Abstract

Denishawn performs "O-Mika" at Mariarden Arts Colony.

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

Denishawn in Radha, 1918

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00029
Abstract

Ted Shawn and Bobey recline and watch as Ruth St. Denis and other dancers perform.

Dates: 1918
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

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Archival Object 305
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Subject
Modern dance 302
Choreography 297
Dancers 297
Asia 4
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California 3
Choreographers 2
Modern dance -- United States -- History 2
New York (N.Y.) 2
Research notes 2
Yosemite National Park (Calif.) 2
Advertisements 1
Babies 1
Ballet 1
Families 1
Los Angeles (Calif.) 1
Postcards 1
Santa Barbara (Calif.) 1
Scrapbooks 1
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