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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 299 Collections and/or Records:

A Tagore Poem, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00002
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with veena in "A Tagore Poem," choreographed after a visit to Rabindranath Tagore's university in Calcutta.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Algerian, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00069
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs ''Algerian'' in full costume.

Dates: between 1879-1985

Angkor Vat, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00012
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with Buddy Schaeffer in East Indian costumes.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Angkor Vat, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00056
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs as a snake in ''Angkor Vat.''

Dates: between 1879-1968

Angkor Vat, 1930

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00006

Angkor Vat, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00056
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs wearing an elaborate headpiece and shoulder spikes in ''Angkor Vat.''

Dates: between 1879-1985

Antigone, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00021

Bill Skipper, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00019

Bill Skipper and Partner, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00020
Abstract

Bill Skipper and his female partner perform together.

Dates: between 1879-1985

Bill Skipper and Partner, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00021
Abstract

Bill Skipper and his female partner perform together.

Dates: between 1879-1985

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Archival Object 298
Collection 1
 
Subject
Modern dance 295
Dancers 293
Choreography 291
California 5
Asia 4