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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, 1927

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00012

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00013
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with other dancers, all wearing oriental costumes.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00023
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs outdoors with white ribbons.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00025
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a dark gown with wide, slitted sleeves.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00031
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a white, sparkle-trimed skirt and head scarf.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, 1952

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00035

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00037
Abstract

Portrait of Ruth St. Denis wearing an ornate headscarf and multiple large bracelets.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00038
Abstract

Portrait of Ruth St. Denis sitting in a white gown and flowing white drape.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00041
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs wearing a simple head scarf and abundant bracelets and hand jewelry.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00049
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis rehearses in a Burmese costume with two parisols. The show was never performed.

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