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Choreography

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 452 Collections and/or Records:

Siddhas of the Upper Air, 1964

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00072
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn perform together in ''Siddhas of the Upper Air'' in 1964. This dance was created for the couple's golden wedding anniversary.

Dates: 1964

Sonata Pathetique, 1925

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00012
Abstract

Denishawn dancers in final pose from Sonata Pathetique, photographed in Tokyo. Dancers from left to right: Jane Sherman, Ernestine Day, Grace Burroughs, Doris Humphrey, Edith James, Geordie Graham, and Anne Douglas.

Dates: 1925

SPA Presentations

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00011

Spirit of the Sea, 1927

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00067
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses in the ocean for a promotional photograph for ''Spirit of the Sea,'' performed in 1927.

Dates: 1927

Spirit of the Sea

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00066
Abstract

Ted Shawn, left, kisses Ruth St. Denis, right, as they perform ''The Spirit of the Sea.''

Dates: 1898-1981

Straussiana, 1925

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00064
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis dances around a sun dial as she performs ''Straussiana'' in 1925.

Dates: 1925

Straussiana, 1925

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00065
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis wears a black dress and pearls as she performs in ''Straussiana'' in 1925.

Dates: 1925

Suzanne Shelton, Igor Youskevitch, and Nathalie Krassovska

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00009
Abstract

Left to right, unidentified person, Nathalie Krassovkha, Suzanne Shelton and Igor Youskevitch pose for a photograph.

Dates: 1898-1981

Tagore Poem, 1942

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00018
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in her solo, ''Tagore Poem'' with a large, stringed musical instrument.

Dates: 1942

Tagore Poem, 1942

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00015
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis plays a large stringed musical instrument, eyes closed and head tilted to right.

Dates: 1942