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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:

Gold Madonna

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0021.00031
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis and the Rhythmic Choir perform ''The Gold Madonna'' as part of the Color Study of the Madonna.

Dates: 1898-1981

Greek Veil Plastique

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00019

Greek Veil Plastique, 1918

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00020
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs a solo as part of the show "Greek Veil Plastique" in 1918.

Dates: 1918

Green Nautch

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00041

Gregorian Chant, 1950

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00036
Abstract

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

Dates: 1950

Gregorian Chant, 1950

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00037
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis dances with the end of her long white head covering held in her hand.

Dates: 1950

Gregorian Chant, 1950

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00032
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis holds hands above head, head held back, in modern dance.

Dates: 1950

Gregorian Chant, 1950

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00033

Gregorian Chant, 1950

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00034

Gregorian Chant, early 1950s

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00035
Abstract

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

Dates: early 1950s

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