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St. Denis, Ruth, 1880-1968

 Person

Biography

http://www.ruhaniat.org/lineage/RSDBio.php (b. Ruth Dennis in rural New Jersey, year given by various sources as 1877, 78, 79 or 80. The daughter of a strong-willed and highly educated woman (Ruth Emma Dennis was a physician by training), St. Denis was encouraged to study dance from an early age. Her early training included Delsarte technique, ballet lessons with the Italian ballerina Maria Bonfante, and popular social dance forms. Ruth began her professional career in New York City in 1892 ... career as a solo artist began in 1905 with Radha ... In 1914 St. Denis married Ted Shawn, one of her dance partners, and the next year they founded the Denishawn dance school and company in Los Angeles.

Found in 375 Collections and/or Records:

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00041
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in striped oriental costume with a large headband.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00042
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Ruth St. Denis dances with the end of her long white head covering held in her hand.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00048
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Ruth St. Denis performs in a costume with bangles and hand jewelry.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00050
Abstract

Male and female dancer perform together in Greek attire.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00051
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in drapey costume with a large, stringed instrument.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00054

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00055

Ruth St. Denis, 1955

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00002
Abstract

Scrapbook page with two small photographs of Ruth St. Denis and a photocopy of the envelope it was shipped in.

Dates: 1955

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00005
Abstract

Scrapbook page with photos of Ruth St. Denis and other dancers performing on stage.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0007.00006
Abstract

Scrapbook page with one small picture of two women outside.

Dates: between 1879-1968

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