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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:

The Cobras, 1906

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00016
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs the dance "The Cobras in Lakmi" as part of the Berlin Komische Opera in 1906.

Dates: 1906

The Dance Magazine, 1929

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00010
Abstract

Drawing of Ruth St. Denis that appeared in ''The Dance Magazine'' in 1929.

Dates: 1929

The Dance of Taste, 1906

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00040
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs as Radha in ''The Dance of Taste'' in 1906.

Dates: 1906

The Dance of Taste, 1906

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00023
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs the ''Dance of Taste'' in the show ''Radha'' in 1906.

Dates: 1906

The Japanese Story Teller, 1942

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00016
Abstract

Facial shot of Ruth St. Denis during a performance of "The Japanese Story Teller."

Dates: 1942

The Japanese Story Teller, 1942

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00022
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs ''The Japanese Story Teller'' in 1942.

Dates: 1942

The Japanese Story Teller, 1942

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00035
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in an oriental costume with a headband and fan.

Dates: 1942

The Japanese Story Teller, 1942

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00042
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a dark oriental costume with a fan and a headband.

Dates: 1942

The Japanese Story Teller, 1942

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00036
Abstract

Facial shot of Ruth St. Denis during a performance of "The Japanese Story Teller."

Dates: 1942

The Japanese Story Teller (Duplicate), 1942

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00037

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