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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.

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Who first danced lyrical dance?

isadora duncan an Ruth denis with ted Shawn


Who is Ruth st denis and ted Shawn?

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.


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 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 genre of dance did ruth st denis pioneer?

Ruth St. Denis was a pioneer of modern dance and is best known for her innovative contributions to the genre of theatrical dance. She incorporated elements of Eastern dance forms, spirituality, and theatrical storytelling into her performances, blending them with Western dance traditions. St. Denis's work helped to elevate dance as a legitimate art form and paved the way for future generations of dancers and choreographers.


Who are the contributors of the modern dance?

There are many, try... -isadora duncan -ruth st denis -bodenweiser -denishaun dance company etc


What has the author Ted Shawn written?

Ted Shawn has written: 'Ruth St. Denis' -- subject(s): Women dancers, Biography, Dancing 'Thirty-three years of American dance, 1927-1959, and The American ballet' -- subject(s): Ballet, Dancing 'Gods who dance' -- subject(s): Dance, Folk dancing 'Fundamentals of a dance education' -- subject(s): Dance, Study and teaching 'Ruth St. Denis: pioneer & prophet' '16 dances in 16 rhythms' -- subject(s): Folk dance music, Folk dancing, Labanotation 'Three prayers (in Labanotation) ..' 'Every little movement' -- subject(s): Dance, Delsarte system 'Dance we must' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Lending library, Dance 'One thousand and one night stands' -- subject(s): Biography, Choreographers, Denishawn School of Dance


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'


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.


Who created contemporary?

If by contemporary dance you mean "modern dance" ... it was invented by Isadora Duncan ... Mary Wigman, Loie Fuller, Ruth St. Denis were all in the crowd at the time ... around 1900.