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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. Deniss in Madame DuBarry, 1903

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00055
Abstract

Ruth Dennis purchases a hat from the shopgirl, Mrs. Leslie Carter, in ''Madame DuBarry.''

Dates: 1903

Ruth St. Dennis at Yosemite Natl Park, 1921

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00002

Ruthie Dennis c.1882, 1882

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00027

Salome and Japanese Story Teller Contact Prints, 1950

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00038
Abstract

Photograph of negatives of Ruth St. Denis posing on an outdoor wall.

Dates: 1950

Sappho, 1921

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00003
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs ''Sappho'' in the Ancient Greek Suite during the 1921 dance music and poetry season.

Dates: 1921

Sappho, 1921

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00004
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs ''Sappho'' in the Ancient Greek Suite during the 1921 Dance music and poetry season.

Dates: 1921

Sappho, 1921

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00032
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in ''Ancient Greek Suite: Sappho'' in 1921.

Dates: 1921

Siddhas of the Upper Air, 1964

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00029
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn perform together in ''Siddhas of the Upper Air'' in 1964. This dance was created for the couple's golden wedding anniversary.

Dates: 1964

Sonata Pathetique, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00061
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis and dancers perform in Beethoven's ''Sonata Pathetique.''

Dates: between 1879-1985

Spirit of the Sea, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00029
Abstract

Ted Shawn, left, kisses Ruth St. Denis, right, as they perform ''The Spirit of the Sea.''

Dates: between 1879-1985

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