Denishawn School of Dancing
Biography
School of modern dance est. in New York by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn.
Found in 297 Collections and/or Records:
Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968
Ruth St. Denis guards a set of rounded wooden doors in one of her performances.
Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968
Ruth St. Denis performs in an ornate costume on a dimly lit stage.
Ruth St. Denis
Facial shot of Ruth St. Denis as she performs in oriental makeup and costume.
Ruth St. Denis
Ruth St. Denis performs in a simple but elaborately trimmed costume.
Ruth St. Denis, 1965
Ruth St. Denis reclines in a white shawl and strapless black taffeta gown.
Ruth St. Denis, 1965
Ruth St. Denis reclines in a white shawl and strapless black taffeta gown.
Ruth St. Denis, 1965
Ruth St. Denis reclines in a black strapless taffeta gown.
Ruth. St. Denis
Ruth St. Denis performs in a dark costume on platform covered in cheetah print fabric.
Ruth St. Denis and her temple dancers, 1933
Ruth St. Denis and her temple dancers perform at Denishawn House in 1933.
Ruth St. Denis and Jerry Green, between 1879-1968
Ruth St. Denis and Jerry Green pose for a portrait in the wilderness.
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