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Denishawn School of Dancing

 Organization

Biography

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 in Nautch Dance, 1918

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00021
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs (center) with other dancers at Denishawn Theatre in Westlake Park.

Dates: 1918

Ruth St. Denis in Zaza

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00049
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis in a ballet costume preparing to perform in ''Zaza.''

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis' land, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00066
Abstract

Scenic landscape of Ruth St. Denis' land in Homeland, California.

Dates: between 1879-1985

Ruth St. Denis Portrait, 1910

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00022

Ruth St. Denis Portrait, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0020.00024
Abstract

Portrait of Ruth St. Denis performing in a simple gown and transparent wrap.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis Portrait, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0020.00038
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1950-1960

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Modern dance 293
Dancers 291
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