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Denishawn School of Dancing

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

Found in 299 Collections and/or Records:

Maraiden Arts Colony, 1922

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00011
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis, Ted Shawn and dancers at the Maraiden Arts Colony in 1922. (Martha Graham, center, with back to tree.)

Dates: 1922

Miriam, Sister of Moses, 1919

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00010
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in ''Miriam, Sister of Moses'' in 1919.

Dates: 1919

Mona Vana, 1932

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00005

Mrs. Ruth Dennis, ca 1885, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00026
Abstract

Portrait of Mrs. Ruth Dennis, presumably Ruth St. Denis' mother.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Nautch, 1960s

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Identifier: D018.01.0005.00047

Nautch, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0020.00016
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in ''Nautch'' in the 1920s.

Dates: between 1879-1985

Nautch Dance, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00045

Nautch Dance, between 1879-1985

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00046

Nautch Painting, 1922

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00014
Abstract

Print of a painting of Ruth St. Denis performing a Nautch Dance.

Dates: 1922

Needlecraft, 1931

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00001
Abstract

'Needlecraft' magazine featuring a colored drawing of Ruth St. Denis in an East Indian costume.

Dates: 1931

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Type
Archival Object 298
Collection 1
 
Subject
Modern dance 295
Dancers 293
Choreography 291
California 5
Asia 4