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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:

The Japanese Story Teller, 1942

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00022
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in an oriental costume with a headband and fan.

Dates: 1942

The Japanese Story Teller, 1942

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00025
Abstract

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

Dates: 1942

The Japanese Story Teller, 1942

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00023
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a dark oriental costume with a fan and a headband.

Dates: 1942

The Japanese Story Teller (Duplicate), 1942

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00037

The Lamp, 1928

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00068
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in ''The Lamp'' at in Lewisohn Stadium in New York.

Dates: 1928

The Legend of the Peacock, 1914

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00059
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis imitates a peacock in ''The Legend of the Peacock'' in 1914.

Dates: 1914

The Nautch, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00030

The Peacock, between 1879-1985

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00061
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses in a costume wearing a turban and jewelry.

Dates: between 1879-1985

The Yogi, 1908

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00043

Theodora Empress of Byzantium, 1918

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00016
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs as ''Theodora, Empress of Byzantium'' in 1918.

Dates: 1918

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