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Ruth St. Denis (born Ruth Dennis; January 20, 1879 – July 21, 1968) was an American pioneer of modern dance, introducing eastern ideas into the art and paving the way for other women in dance. She was inspired by the Delsarte advocate Genevieve Stebbins .
Ruth St. Denis (born January 20, 1879, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.—died July 21, 1968, Los Angeles, California) was an American contemporary dance innovator who influenced almost every phase of American dance.
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Learn about Ruth St. Denis, the founder of the American modern dance movement, who was born in Newark and studied in Somerville. Discover her innovative style, her influence on other dancers, and her schools and foundation.
Ruth St. Denis (January 20, 1879 – July 21, 1968) was an early modern dance pioneer. Her exotic, oriental-inspired dance interpretations opened new possibilities for dancers and stimulated a wave of creative experimentation in modern dance.
Ruth St. Denis. A cigarette poster changed Ruth St. Denis’ (1879-1968) life in 1906, an unlikely event which eventually altered the course of modern dance in America. She was then an eccentric showgirl named Ruth Dennis, touring through Buffalo in David Belasco’s theater company.
Learn about Ruth St. Denis, a founder of Adelphi University's dance program and a creator of exotic and spiritual dances. Explore her works, such as White Nautch, The Incense, and Soaring, and her legacy in modern dance history.
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Learn about the life and career of Ruth St. Denis, one of the founders of modern dance in the 20th century. Discover how she developed a new dance idiom inspired by Eastern cultures, and influenced generations of dancers and choreographers.
