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Denishawn School of Dancing

 Organization

Biography

School of modern dance est. in New York by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn.

Found in 297 Collections and/or Records:

Tangore Poem, 1942

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00015

Ted Shawn Illustration

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00011

The Ballet of the Virgins: Egypt Through Centuries

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00014
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in 'The Ballet of the Virgins' as part of the show 'Egypt Through Centuries.'

Dates: 1898-1981

The Cobra, 1942

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00026

The Cobras, 1906

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00021
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs the dance "The Cobras in Lakmi" as part of the Berlin Komische Opera in 1906.

Dates: 1906

The Dance Magazine Cover, 1929

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00010
Abstract

Drawing of Ruth St. Denis that appeared in ''The Dance Magazine'' in 1929.

Dates: 1929

The Dance of Taste, 1906

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00022
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs as Radha in ''The Dance of Taste'' in 1906.

Dates: 1906

The Dance of Taste (Duplicate), 1906

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00023
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs the ''Dance of Taste'' in the show ''Radha'' in 1906.

Dates: 1906

The Japanese Story Teller, 1942

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00016
Abstract

Facial shot of Ruth St. Denis during a performance of "The Japanese Story Teller."

Dates: 1942

The Japanese Story Teller, 1942

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00021
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs ''The Japanese Story Teller'' in 1942.

Dates: 1942

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