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Ruth St Denis and Ted shawn are both modern dancers. They were some of the first people to choreograph works in which were non-balletic. They were married and ran the dance school/company Denishawn, where Martha Graham danced. They then split and both went solo die to Ted being bi-sexual.

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Why was ted Shawn and Ruth st denis important to dance?

Because Ted Shawn and Ruth St. Denis created the Denishawn dance company and school where modern dance pioneers trained and developed their own techniques and styles.


What year did Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn get divorced?

Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn divorced in 1928. The couple, who were prominent figures in the modern dance movement, had a significant impact on the art form but ultimately separated due to personal differences. Their divorce marked the end of both their marriage and their professional partnership.


Information on the choreographer Denishaw?

Probably you are thinking of the dance group Denishawn, formed by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn--the most influential school of modern dance in America in the first half of the 20th century.


What is Ruth St. Denis's birthday?

Ruth St. Denis was born on January 20, 1878.


When was Ruth St. Denis born?

Ruth St. Denis was born on January 20, 1878.


What has the author Ruth St Denis written?

Ruth St Denis has written: 'An unfinished life'


How old is Ruth St. Denis?

Ruth St. Denis died on July 21, 1968 at the age of 90.


Who inspired Ruth St Denis?

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What was ted Shawn famous for?

Modern Dance. He was married to Ruth St. Dennis and they started the school/company of Denishawn. Ruth and Ted split due to Ted being bi-sexual. Ted then went solo with'Ted Shawn and his men dancers'. He taught many famous dancers the biggest name Mertha Graham. Ted explored dance. He didn't want his style of dance to be like ballet. The public was outraged at this time.


What famous pieces did Ruth st denis make up?

Ruth St. Denis created Radha- an Hindu based dance, Incense, Nautch, Cobras, The Yogi, and Liebestraum.


What miracle did Ruth St Denis perform?

She is a dancer, not a saint.


What schools did Martha Graham go to?

Martha Graham attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she initially studied drama. She later studied dance at the Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts in Los Angeles, founded by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn. Graham's time at Denishawn significantly influenced her dance style and career trajectory.