Ruth St. Denis / Moments from Famous Dances

Description: This short film "Ruth St. Denis / Moments from Famous Dances" dates to the 1930s presents a rare filmic compilation of St. Denis' early solos, capturing her spiritual, eastern-inspired modern dance legacy. This includes the dances of Siam, Java and India. Ruth St. Denis 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. Her signature solos continue to be performed. She was inducted into the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame.

Online Copy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x9qCeoirZY

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