Scrapbooks: Clippings, programs and announcements. 1936-52.

Shawn, Ted, 1891-1972

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In 1915 they founded the first Denishawn school in Los Angeles with the intent of providing students with a diversified dance education. They believed that a dancer should learn all styles of dance rather than concentrating on one form; therefore, they offered classes in ballet, modern, ethnic, and creative dance. Within a few years Shawn and Miss St. Denis had established Denishawn schools throughout the United States. They built up an extensive repertory of spiritual, ethnic, character, and “m...

Juana, stage name.

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Ethnologic Dance Center (New York, N.Y.)

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La Meri, 1898-1988

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Dancer, teacher, and writer, La Meri (1899-1989) was a pioneer in the field of ethnic dance. Born Russell Meriwether Hughes in Louisville, Kentucky, she moved to San Antonio, Texas at the age of twelve. La Meri (who was known by friends as “Dickie”) studied several art forms as a child, before settling on becoming a dancer after meeting Guido Carreras (who later became her husband) in New York City. After a few years working in local movie theaters in San Antonio, she moved to New York and found...

Greco, José.

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Flamenco dancer and director of Spanish dance companies performing in the United States and touring worldwide from the 1940s. From the description of Professional and personal papers, 1942-1984. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122486766 Prominent flamenco dancer and choreographer, José Greco (1918-2000), was born in Italy, but moved to New York in 1928. Although Greco studied art at the Leonardo da Vinci Art School, it was through his...

St.Denis, Ruth, 1880-1968

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Ruth St. Denis was an American dancer and dance teacher. From the description of Postcard, 1945. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007242 Dancer and faculty member. From the description of Miscellaneous papers, 1926-1960. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155538190 Ruth St. Denis was one of the pioneers of modern dance. She first gained attention dancing with David Belasco's company, an experience which exposed her to European and Asian tradition...

Argentina, 1888-1936

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Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival

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Lapson, Dvora.

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