Ruth St. Denis
American modern dancer (1879–1968) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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. St. Denis was the co-founder in 1915 of the American Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts. She taught notable performers including Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey. In 1938, she founded the pioneering dance program at Adelphi University. She published several articles on spiritual dance and the mysticism of the body.
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Born | Ruth Dennis (1879-01-20)January 20, 1879 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | July 21, 1968(1968-07-21) (aged 89) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Known for | Modern dance |
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Her signature solos continue to be performed. She was inducted into the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame in 1987.