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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 297 Collections and/or Records:

Ruth St. Denis in Kitty, 1944

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00028
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis as the Duchess of Marlborough in Paramount film "Kitty."

Dates: 1944

Ruth St. Denis in Madame DuBarry, 1903

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00020
Abstract

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

Dates: 1903

Ruth St. Denis in Meadow, 1952

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00056
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis wears oriental dress in a meadow. Photos inscribed with "Baribault '52."

Dates: 1952

Ruth St. Denis in Nautch Dance, 1918

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00035
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs (center) with other dancers at Denishawn Theatre in Westlake Park.

Dates: 1918

Ruth St. Denis in O Mika

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00024
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs with a large parisol in an ornate oriental costume.

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis in Zaza

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00049
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis in a ballet costume preparing to perform in ''Zaza.''

Dates: 1898-1981

Ruth St. Denis' land, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00061
Abstract

Scenic landscape of Ruth St. Denis' land in Homeland, California.

Dates: between 1879-1985

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Type
Archival Object 296
Collection 1
 
Subject
Modern dance 293
Dancers 291
Choreography 289
California 5
Asia 4