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Denishawn School of Dancing

 Organization

Biography

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

Found in 297 Collections and/or Records:

Dance of the Royal Ballet of Siam, 1918

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00015
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in ''Dance of the Royal Ballet of Siam.''

Dates: 1918

Dance We Must, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00014
Abstract

Photograph of Ruth St. Denis twirling in a full white skirt on the back of an announcement of a new Illustrated edition of Dance We Must.

Dates: between 1879-1985

Delsartean Scarf Tableux, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00009
Abstract

Dancers perform in ''Delsartean Scarf Tableaux'' from Werner's Magazine.

Dates: between 1879-1985

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

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

Denishawn Company, 1925

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00016
Abstract

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

Dates: 1925

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

Denishawn Dancers, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00005
Abstract

Scrapbook page with photos of Ruth St. Denis and other dancers performing on stage.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Denishawn House, 1932

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00009

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