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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: D018.01.0020.00031
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
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

 Item
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

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0020.00059

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0020.00060
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs outside with a large, ornate cloth prop.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0020.00061
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses in front of a waterfall in the mountains.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0020.00062
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses in front of a still, reflective lake in the Yosemite Valley.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0020.00064
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses for a portrait in the wilderness.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0020.00065
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses for a portrait in the wilderness.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, 1950

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0020.00067
Abstract

Portrait of Ruth St. Denis in a pink gown and yellow wrap during the spring of 1950 in Winchester, California.

Dates: 1950

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Modern dance 293
Dancers 291
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