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Modern dance

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1014 Collections and/or Records:

Ruth Dennis (The Only Ruth) as a Skirt Dancer, 1894

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00028
Abstract

Ruth Dennis performs as a skirt dancer in 1984, before she changed her name to Ruth St. Denis.

Dates: 1894

Ruth Emma Hull Denis, 1885

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Identifier: D018.01.0019.00062
Abstract

Portrait of Ruth Emma Hull Dennis from 1885, Ruth St. Denis's mother.

Dates: 1885

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00006
Abstract

An older Ruth St. Denis performs in a white, east-Indian costume.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00008
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis and a male companion stand in an unidentified room.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00023
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Ruth St. Denis as a young woman wearing a cape and skirt trimmed with white flowers.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00030
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis works on a blanket on the ground outside a small hut.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00033
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An older Ruth St. Denis lets the wind blow her green scarf and pink gown as she poses barefoot.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00035
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in one of her acting roles.

Dates: between 1879-1968

Ruth St. Denis, 1960

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00036
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis poses for a photograph wearing a white gown and holding cymbals.

Dates: 1960

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

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Identifier: D018.01.0006.00037
Abstract

Facial shot of Ruth St. Denis performing in a head scarf.

Dates: between 1879-1968