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Denishawn School of Dancing

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Biography

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: D018.01.0005.00034
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a draping white gown.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00041
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in an oriental costume with a fan and a headband.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00043
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a gypsy-like costume.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, 1934

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00048

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00030
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis works on a blanket on the ground outside a small hut.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00033
Abstract

An older Ruth St. Denis lets the wind blow her green scarf and pink gown as she poses barefoot.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00035
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in one of her acting roles.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, 1960

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00036
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses for a photograph wearing a white gown and holding cymbals.

Dates: 1960

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00037
Abstract

Facial shot of Ruth St. Denis performing in a head scarf.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00041
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in striped oriental costume with a large headband.

Dates: between 1879-1968

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