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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:

East Indian Study, 1924

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Identifier: D018.01.0021.00029

Egypta

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00005
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis, topless poses in an Egyptian-inspired outfit, promoting "Egypta."

Dates: 1898-1981

Egyptian Ballet, 1915

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00003
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with other dancers in 'Egyptian Ballet' in 1915. Left to right: Vanda Haff, Florence Andreus, Margaret Loomis, Carol Dempster, Ted Shawn, Ruth St. Denis, Chaula Monzon, Clair Niles, Yvonne Sinnaid, and Ada Foreman.

Dates: 1915

Egyptian Deities Poster, 1904

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00002
Abstract

Poster that inspired both the ''Egypta'' and ''Radha'' dances.

Dates: 1904

Filming of White Jade, 1940

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00013
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis during the filming process for ''White Jade.''

Dates: 1940

Genevieve Stebbins in the Grecian Garb Worn in Her Statue-Posing Concerts, 1893

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00013
Abstract

Genevieve Stebbins in the Grecian garb she wore in her statue-posing concerts, 1893 as she appeared in Werner's magazine.

Dates: 1893

Gift of Eternal Life, 1920

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00022
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs ''Freedom'' as part of the play ''Gifts of Eternal Life.''

Dates: 1920

Gift of Eternal Life, 1920

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00023
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in the play ''The Gift of Eternal Life.''

Dates: 1920

Gift of Eternal Life, 1920

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00024
Abstract

Albert Herter and Ruth St. Denis perform together in ''The Gift of Eternal Life.''

Dates: 1920

Giggling Girls- The Auctioneer, 1901

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00008
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis and two other women smile for a picture from The Auctioneer

Dates: 1901

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