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Denishawn School of Dancing

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School of modern dance est. in New York by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn.

Found in 295 Collections and/or Records:

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

 Item
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

 Item
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

 Item
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, between 1879-1968

 Item
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

 Item
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

 Item
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

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00071
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1879-1968

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Modern dance 293
Dancers 291
Choreography 289
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