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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, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00035

Ruth St. Denis, 1952

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00038
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses on an outdoor wall in a flowing, cape-like costume.

Dates: 1952

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00039
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with sheer, butterfly wing-like props.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00040
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with sheer, butterfly wing-like props.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00041
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with sheer, butterfly wing-like props.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00042
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with sheer, butterfly wing-like props.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00043
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a slim oriental costume.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00045
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with other dancers on a rocky beach wearing a seaweed skirt.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, 1885

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00062

Ruth St. Denis, 1896

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00063

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