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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 291 Collections and/or Records:

Egyptian Deities poster, 1904

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00054
Abstract

Poster that inspired both the ''Egypta'' and ''Radha'' dances.

Dates: 1904

Filming of White Jade, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00027
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis during the filming process for ''White Jade.''

Dates: between 1879-1985

Genevieve Stebbins in the Grecian Garb Worn in Her Statue-Posing Concerts, 1893

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00002
Abstract

Genevieve Stebbins in the Grecian garb she wore in her statue-posing concerts, 1893 as she appeared in Werner's magazine.

Dates: 1893

Gift of Eternal Life, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00006
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs ''Freedom'' as part of the play ''Gifts of Eternal Life.''

Dates: between 1879-1985

Gift of Eternal Life, 1920

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00007
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in the play ''The Gift of Eternal Life.''

Dates: 1920

Gift of Eternal Life, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00032
Abstract

Albert Herter and Ruth St. Denis perform together in ''The Gift of Eternal Life.''

Dates: between 1879-1985

Giggling Girls, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00032
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis and two other women smile for a picture.

Dates: between 1879-1985

Greek, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00021

Greek Scene, 1918

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00003
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs ''Greek Veil'' as part of the show ''Greek Scene'' in 1918.

Dates: 1918

Green Nautch, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00002

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