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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 297 Collections and/or Records:

Green Nautch, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00041
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs ''Green Nautch.''

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 6: Photographs

Gregorian Chant, early 1950s

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00035
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs ''Gregorian Chant'' with the Rhythmic Choir in the early 1950s.

Dates: early 1950s
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

Gregorian Chant, 1950

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00036
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis and the Rhythmic Choir perform ''Gregorian Chant'' in 1950.

Dates: 1950
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

He is Risen, 1950

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00030
Abstract

Performers gather for a luncheon while filming ''He is Risen.''

Dates: 1950
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

Hugo von Hofmannsthal

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00007
Abstract

Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal.

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 20: Photographs

Improvisation Ludlum, between 1879-1985

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00043
Abstract

Soft focus portrait of Ruth St. Denis.

Dates: between 1879-1985
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

Incense, 1906

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00041
Abstract

Photograph of two framed images of Ruth St. Denis performing in her solo dance, 'Incense' in 1906.

Dates: 1906
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

Incense (Duplicate), between 1879-1985

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00043
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in 'The Incense' as she lights two incense burners.

Dates: between 1879-1985
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 20: Photographs

Incense in later years, 1920s

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00050
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis uses incense.

Dates: 1920s
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

Ishtar of the Seven Gates, 1923-1924

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00062
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in ''Ishtar of the Seven Gates'' during the 1923-1924 dance season.

Dates: 1923-1924
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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