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Ruth St. Denis
American modern dancer (–)
Ruth St. Denis | |
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| Born | Ruth Dennis ()January 20, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | July 21, () (aged&#;89) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Known&#;for | Modern dance |
| Spouse | Ted Shawn &#; (m.&#;)&#; |
Ruth St.
Denis (born Ruth Dennis; January 20, – July 21, ) 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.
St. Denis was the co-founder in of the American Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts.
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She taught notable performers including Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey. In , she founded the pioneering dance program at Adelphi University. She published several articles on spiritual dance and the mysticism of the body.
Her signature solos continue to be performed.
She was inducted into the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame in