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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 289 Collections and/or Records:

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
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

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00025
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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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

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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

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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

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00059

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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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

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00061
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1879-1968

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