Ruth St. Denis(born January 20, 1879,Newark,New Jersey, U.S.—died July 21, 1968, Los Angeles, California) was an Americancontemporarydanceinnovator who influenced almost every phase of American dance. From an early age Ruth Dennis displayed a marked interest in thetheatreand especially in da...
Branches of the school were established in New York City and other American cities. The company’s repertoire, choreographed by St. Denis and Shawn, ranged from unadorned solos to opulent productions with Japanese, Hindu, Middle Eastern, or American Indian themes. The Denishawn dancers frequently ...