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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:

Gregorian Chant, early 1950s

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00045
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs ''Gregorian Chant'' with the Rhythmic Choir in the early 1950s.

Dates: early 1950s

Gregorian Chant, 1950

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00021
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis and the Rhythmic Choir perform ''Gregorian Chant'' in 1950.

Dates: 1950

He is Risen, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00031
Abstract

Performers gather for a luncheon while filming ''He is Risen.''

Dates: between 1879-1985

Hugo von Hofmannsthal

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00017

Improvisation Ludlum, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00025

Incense, 1906

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00039
Abstract

Photograph of two framed images of Ruth St. Denis performing in her solo dance, 'Incense' in 1906.

Dates: 1906

Incense, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00043
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in 'The Incense' as she lights two incense burners.

Dates: between 1879-1985

Ishtar of the Seven Gates, 1923-1924

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00008
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis, center, Doris Humphrey, left, and Ted Shawn, right, on bier perform with members of the company in ''Ishtar of the Seven Gates'' during the 1923-1924 dance season, the second Mayer tour.

Dates: 1923-1924

Ishtar of the Seven Gates, 1923

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0020.00043
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in ''Ishtar of Seven Gates'' in 1923.

Dates: 1923

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