St. Denis, Ruth 1880-1968
Overview
| Works: | 1,121 works in 1,295 publications in 2 languages and 7,809 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Biography Documentary films Biographical films History Nonfiction films Dance films Autobiographies Documentary television programs Nonfiction television programs Interviews |
| Roles: | Choreographer, Dancer, Author, Speaker, Commentator, Other, Honoree |
| Classifications: | GV1785.S3, 792.8 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Ruth St. Denis
- Divine dancer : a biography of Ruth St. Denis by Suzanne Shelton( Book )
- Where she danced by Elizabeth Kendall( Book )
- Soaring : the diary and letters of a Denishawn dancer in the Far East, 1925-1926. by Jane Sherman( Book )
- Miss Ruth; the "more living life" of Ruth St. Denis by Walter Terry( Book )
- Ruth St. Denis, an unfinished life; an autobiography by Ruth St. Denis( Book )
- The drama of Denishawn dance by Jane Sherman( Book )
- The dancing prophet( Visual )
- Denishawn : the contributions of American dance pioneers Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn( Visual )
- The professional appearances of Ruth St. Denis & Ted Shawn; a chronology and an index of dances, 1906-1932 by Christena L Schlundt( Book )
- Dance On( Visual )
- Dance was her religion : the sacred choreography of Isadora Duncan, Ruth St. Denis and Martha Graham by Janet Lynn Roseman( Book )
- Ruth St. Denis : a biography of the divine dancer by Suzanne Shelton( Book )
- Wisdom comes dancing : selected writings of Ruth St. Denis on dance, spirituality, and the body by Ruth St. Denis( Book )
- The birth of a new art form : a study of the modern dance of Ruth St. Denis and Isadora Duncan as expressions of American culture in the years 1900-1929 by Susanne Recordon( )
- Charles Weidman's choreographic process in the creation of Visualization, or, From a farm in New Jersey by Janet Towner( )
- Ruth St. Denis: pioneer & prophet; being a history of her cycle of oriental dances by Ted Shawn( Book )
- Into the mystic with Miss Ruth by Christena L Schlundt( Book )
- Trailblazers of modern dance( Visual )
- Denishawn dances on!( Visual )
- The legacy of Isadora Duncan and Ruth St. Denis by Walter Terry( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Ruth St. Denis
Denishawn : the contributions of American dance pioneers Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 221 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary tells the story of one of the least-publicized, yet most influential modern dance companies in America. Founded by Ruth St. Denis and her husband Ted Shawn at the turn of the century, Denishawn became legendary for its unique approach to contemporary dance. St. Denis found fame by incorporating elements of Far and Middle Eastern dances to create abstract pieces called "musical visualizations." With the Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts, the couple influenced the formation of true modern dance--Martha Graham was a pupil--while both preserving and disseminating their original choreography and concepts. In 'interview' segments actors portray the couple, while rare film footage of the real St. Denis and Shawn shows them at the peak of their creative talents
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 221 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary tells the story of one of the least-publicized, yet most influential modern dance companies in America. Founded by Ruth St. Denis and her husband Ted Shawn at the turn of the century, Denishawn became legendary for its unique approach to contemporary dance. St. Denis found fame by incorporating elements of Far and Middle Eastern dances to create abstract pieces called "musical visualizations." With the Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts, the couple influenced the formation of true modern dance--Martha Graham was a pupil--while both preserving and disseminating their original choreography and concepts. In 'interview' segments actors portray the couple, while rare film footage of the real St. Denis and Shawn shows them at the peak of their creative talents
Denishawn dances on!(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 113 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Denishawn, the revolutionary dance company founded by Ruth St. Denis and her husband Ted Shawn, spent the years between 1919 and 1931 touring extensively and creating some 300 pieces. By combining traditional ballet training with Isadora Duncan's free movement and adding elements of Far and Middle Eastern dances, along with popular symphonic music, St. Denis, Shawn, and the Denishawn company were the creators of the choreography from which American Modern dance evolved. Sadly, little of the rich body of work could be visually preserved at the time. This documentary presents the largest collection of re-created Denishawn dances to date, thus preserving these seminal works of the Mother and Father of American Modern Dance from oblivion. A brief introduction is given for each dance
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 113 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Denishawn, the revolutionary dance company founded by Ruth St. Denis and her husband Ted Shawn, spent the years between 1919 and 1931 touring extensively and creating some 300 pieces. By combining traditional ballet training with Isadora Duncan's free movement and adding elements of Far and Middle Eastern dances, along with popular symphonic music, St. Denis, Shawn, and the Denishawn company were the creators of the choreography from which American Modern dance evolved. Sadly, little of the rich body of work could be visually preserved at the time. This documentary presents the largest collection of re-created Denishawn dances to date, thus preserving these seminal works of the Mother and Father of American Modern Dance from oblivion. A brief introduction is given for each dance
Free to dance(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 78 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of African American dance; emphasizes the role that African-American choreographers and dancers have played in the development of modern dance as an American form of art. Featuring the African American Dance Ensemble and other Black dance groups
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 78 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of African American dance; emphasizes the role that African-American choreographers and dancers have played in the development of modern dance as an American form of art. Featuring the African American Dance Ensemble and other Black dance groups
Lotus light, poems by
Ruth St. Denis(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1932 in English and held by 58 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1932 in English and held by 58 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Denishawn magazine(
)
in English and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A quarterly review devoted to the art of the dance."
in English and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A quarterly review devoted to the art of the dance."
The men who danced(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2015 in English and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Presents the story of the first all-male dance company in the United States, known as Ted Shawn's Men Dancers. Includes historic footage of the company performing in the 1930s, capturing the beauty and rigor of Shawn's choreography. Additionally, tells the story of the founding of Jacob's Pillow, an abandoned farm that Shawn purchased to house his new dance company. The Pillow is now one of the premier annual dance festivals and summer dance schools in the country. This film highlights interviews with eight of the original Shawn dancers at a 50-year reunion at The Pillow in 1982, as well as rare archival dance films and contemporary footage of these historic dances revived at the festival. American male dancing has come a long way since the days of Ted Shawn, often called the father of modern dance. This film captures the early struggle -- the evolution and legacy of a concept that is still evolving today. Without Shawn, the American male dancer would not have achieved his fullest sense of maturity and independence. This award-winning film was directed by Ron Honsa and has aired on PBS."--Container
1 edition published in 2015 in English and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Presents the story of the first all-male dance company in the United States, known as Ted Shawn's Men Dancers. Includes historic footage of the company performing in the 1930s, capturing the beauty and rigor of Shawn's choreography. Additionally, tells the story of the founding of Jacob's Pillow, an abandoned farm that Shawn purchased to house his new dance company. The Pillow is now one of the premier annual dance festivals and summer dance schools in the country. This film highlights interviews with eight of the original Shawn dancers at a 50-year reunion at The Pillow in 1982, as well as rare archival dance films and contemporary footage of these historic dances revived at the festival. American male dancing has come a long way since the days of Ted Shawn, often called the father of modern dance. This film captures the early struggle -- the evolution and legacy of a concept that is still evolving today. Without Shawn, the American male dancer would not have achieved his fullest sense of maturity and independence. This award-winning film was directed by Ron Honsa and has aired on PBS."--Container
Weisheit kommt tanzend : Tanz, Spiritualität und Körper ; ausgewählte Schriften by
Ruth St. Denis(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2002 in German and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2002 in German and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The spirit of the sea; a ballet by
R. Spaulding Stoughton(
)
3 editions published in 1926 and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1926 and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poems by
Ruth St. Denis(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1952 and 1963 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1952 and 1963 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An unfinished life; an autobiography by
Ruth St. Denis(
Book
)
11 editions published between 1939 and 1969 in English and Undetermined and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1939 and 1969 in English and Undetermined and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poems : selected from her series "Poetic biography" by
Ruth St. Denis(
Book
)
3 editions published between 1953 and 1955 in English and held by 8 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 1953 and 1955 in English and held by 8 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ruth Saint Denis, Rollenbild by
Ruth St. Denis(
)
1 edition published in 2003 in Undetermined and held by 8 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2003 in Undetermined and held by 8 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ruth St. Denis by Baribault(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 6 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features Ruth St. Denis in five dance works choreographed by the dancer and filmed in the 1940's and early 1950's by her friend and photographer, Phillip Baribault. Includes White jade; Dance of the red and gold saree; Gregorian chant; Tillers of the soil; and Incense
2 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 6 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features Ruth St. Denis in five dance works choreographed by the dancer and filmed in the 1940's and early 1950's by her friend and photographer, Phillip Baribault. Includes White jade; Dance of the red and gold saree; Gregorian chant; Tillers of the soil; and Incense
Ruth St. Denis, an unfinished life; an autobiography by
Ruth St. Denis(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1939 and 1973 in English and held by 6 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
St. Denis reminisces about her career and the relationship of metaphysics to the dance
6 editions published between 1939 and 1973 in English and held by 6 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
St. Denis reminisces about her career and the relationship of metaphysics to the dance
The Spirit of Dance. Injury prevention for dancers(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 5 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dr. Clay Miller and James Reardon, both former dancers, discuss how dancers can prevent injury through knowledge of correct and incorrect positions, alignment and execution of movements. With the help of two dancers who demonstrate selected ballet exercises (including pointe work and partnering), they point out potential trouble spots and show how to avoid them. The program includes performance footage of two works performed by the Boston Dance Company: Red radiance, choreography attributed here to Ruth St. Denis ; and The golden age, choreographed by Agnes de Mille and danced by Edra Toth and others
1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 5 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dr. Clay Miller and James Reardon, both former dancers, discuss how dancers can prevent injury through knowledge of correct and incorrect positions, alignment and execution of movements. With the help of two dancers who demonstrate selected ballet exercises (including pointe work and partnering), they point out potential trouble spots and show how to avoid them. The program includes performance footage of two works performed by the Boston Dance Company: Red radiance, choreography attributed here to Ruth St. Denis ; and The golden age, choreographed by Agnes de Mille and danced by Edra Toth and others
Incense. by
Phillip Baribault(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1978 and 2014 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 5 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features Ruth St. Denis in a solo dance, which she originally choreographed in 1906. Includes footage of her rippling arm movements, with music by Harvey Worthington Loomis. Without narration
4 editions published between 1978 and 2014 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 5 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features Ruth St. Denis in a solo dance, which she originally choreographed in 1906. Includes footage of her rippling arm movements, with music by Harvey Worthington Loomis. Without narration
Ted Shawn and Ruth St. Denis : a conversation with two pioneers of contemporary dancing(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1969 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shawn and St. Denis discuss dance as part of American culture
1 edition published in 1969 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shawn and St. Denis discuss dance as part of American culture
In search of a goddess : tribute to Ruth St. Denis, Adelphi University, Department of Dance(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes historical background about Ruth St. Denis, with a tour of the art exhibit at Adelphi University and interviews by Linda Diamond with Mary Mannings, curator, Frank Augustyn, chairman of the dance dept., students, and Dalia Carella, choreographer
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes historical background about Ruth St. Denis, with a tour of the art exhibit at Adelphi University and interviews by Linda Diamond with Mary Mannings, curator, Frank Augustyn, chairman of the dance dept., students, and Dalia Carella, choreographer
[Denishawn dances] by
Ted Shawn(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1930 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1930 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The dancing prophet(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 1972 and 1999 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of dancer and choreographer, Ruth St. Denis, using stills, historical film footage, recorded dance sequences and recollections by Alicia Markova, Jack Cole and Anton Dolin
3 editions published between 1972 and 1999 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of dancer and choreographer, Ruth St. Denis, using stills, historical film footage, recorded dance sequences and recollections by Alicia Markova, Jack Cole and Anton Dolin
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Related Identities
- Shawn, Ted 1891-1972 Choreographer Author Dancer
- Sherman, Jane 1908-2010 Choreographer Author Actor
- Shelton, Suzanne Author
- Graham, Martha
- Humphrey, Doris 1895-1958 Choreographer Author
- Denishawn School of Dancing
- Kendall, Elizabeth 1947- Author
- McNeely, Holly
- Terry, Walter Speaker Author
- Kultur International Films
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Associated Subjects
African American dance African American dancers Ballets--Piano scores Choreographers Choreography Colahan, Nancy Dance Dance companies Dance festivals Dance--Philosophy Dance--Religious aspects Dancers Dancing injuries--Prevention Denishawn School of Dancing De Raita, Clif Duncan, Anna, Duncan, Irma Duncan, Isadora, Fuller, Loie, Golden age (Choreographic work : De Mille) Graham, Martha Harlem Renaissance Harwood, Ruth, Humphrey, Doris, Jacob's Pillow Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Japanese spear dance (Choreographic work : Shawn) Male dancers Massachusetts Miller, Clay Modern dance Modern dance--Social aspects Mother (Choreographic work : Gamson after Duncan) Music and dance Pavlova, Anna, Piano music Polonaise (Choreographic work : Shawn) Religious dance Seymour, Lynn, Shawn, Ted, Sherman, Jane, Soaring (Choreographic work : Humphrey) St. Denis, Ruth, Stodelle, Ernestine Tamiris, Helen, Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers Toth, Edra United States Weidman, Charles Women dancers
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Alternative Names
Dennis Ruth 1879-1968
Dennis, Ruth 1880-1968
Dennis, Ruth St 1879-1968
Ruth Saint Denis Pionera de la dansa moderna
Ruth Saint Denis usona dancisto
Ruth St. Denis American dancer
Ruth St. Denis Amerikaans choreografe (1879-1968)
Ruth St. Denis ballerina e coreografa statunitense
Ruth St. Denis Tänzerin, Choreographin und Pädagogin
Saint Denis, Ruth 1877-1968
Saint-Denis, Ruth 1879-1968
St. Denis Ruth 1879-1968
Рут Ст. Дэнис
רוס סנט דניס
راس سنت دنیس طراح رقص، هنرمند، و رقاص آمریکایی
روث دينيس
루스 세인트 데니스
루스 세인트데니스
ルース・セント・デニス
露絲·聖·丹尼斯
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