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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: D018.01.0019.00072
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
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

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: D018.01.0020.00022
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in Catholic religIous garb.

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

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0020.00025
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1879-1968

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