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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 293 Collections and/or Records:

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

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00041
Abstract

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

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00042
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis dances with the end of her long white head covering held in her hand.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00048
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a costume with bangles and hand jewelry.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00050
Abstract

Male and female dancer perform together in Greek attire.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00051
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in drapey costume with a large, stringed instrument.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00054

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00055

Ruth St. Denis, 1955

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00002
Abstract

Scrapbook page with two small photographs of Ruth St. Denis and a photocopy of the envelope it was shipped in.

Dates: 1955

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00005
Abstract

Scrapbook page with photos of Ruth St. Denis and other dancers performing on stage.

Dates: between 1879-1968

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