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Denishawn School of Dancing

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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, 1930

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00013

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00015
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a simple but elaborately trimmed costume.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00016
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in front of a terrace with a stringed instrument.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00017
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis guards a set of rounded wooden doors in one of her performances.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00018
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in an ornate costume on a dimly lit stage.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00024
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with a large parisol in an ornate oriental costume.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00026
Abstract

Facial shot of Ruth St. Denis as she performs in oriental makeup and costume.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00029
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis gathers her skirts as she performs ''Nautch.''

Dates: between 1879-1985

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00031
Abstract

White Studio Rough Proof of Ruth St. Denis performing.

Dates: between 1879-1968

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