Denishawn School of Dancing
Biography
School of modern dance est. in New York by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn.
Found in 299 Collections and/or Records:
Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968
Ruth St. Denis and a male companion stand in an unidentified room.
Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968
Ruth St. Denis as a young woman wearing a cape and skirt trimmed with white flowers.
Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968
Ruth St. Denis works on a blanket on the ground outside a small hut.
Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968
An older Ruth St. Denis lets the wind blow her green scarf and pink gown as she poses barefoot.
Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968
Ruth St. Denis performs in one of her acting roles.
Ruth St. Denis, 1960
Ruth St. Denis poses for a photograph wearing a white gown and holding cymbals.
Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968
Facial shot of Ruth St. Denis performing in a head scarf.
Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968
Ruth St. Denis performs in striped oriental costume with a large headband.
Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968
Ruth St. Denis dances with the end of her long white head covering held in her hand.
Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968
Ruth St. Denis performs in a costume with bangles and hand jewelry.
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