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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, 1894

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00064

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00068
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs barefoot in an ornate costume and beaded headpiece.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00069
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with a hunting spear as a prop.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00070
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis in an oriental costume with large hair pins and a bouquet of cherry blosoms.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00071
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in necklaces, bracelets and an ornate, beaded headpiece.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00072
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis in a sparkling headpeace and Siam-style shoulder pieces.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00074

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00076
Abstract

Autographed photograph of Ruth St. Denis in a white dress with a flowing train on white marble steps.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00009
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs outside as the wind blows her wrap out behind her.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, 1927

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00010
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a full, sparkle-trimmed skirt and bangled jewelry.

Dates: 1927

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