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Ted Shawn (born Edwin Myers Shawn; October 21, 1891 – January 9, 1972) was a male pioneer of American modern dance. He created the Denishawn School together with his wife Ruth St. Denis. After their separation he created the all-male company Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers.
Ted Shawn (born October 21, 1891, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.—died January 9, 1972, Orlando, Florida) was an innovative American modern dancer and cofounder of the Denishawn school and company. A former divinity student, Shawn was introduced to dance as therapy after an illness.
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With the purchase of Jacob's Pillow, Ted Shawn laid the groundwork for his revolutionary company of men dancers and America's oldest dance festival.
Jul 23, 2017 · Learn about Ted Shawn, an American dancer who founded the Denishawn School and Jacob's Pillow, and choreographed innovative and controversial dances. He also broke social stereotypes by promoting men in dance and having a same-sex relationship.
Learn about Ted Shawn, who left divinity studies to become a dancer and founded Jacob's Pillow, a major dance center. Explore his works, such as Mevlevi Dervish, Olympiad and Gnossiene, and watch original footage.
Ted Shawn (1891 – 1972) was a key figure, and the only major male figure, in the founding period of modern dance. With his wife, Ruth St. Denis, he was half of the pioneer modern dance production company and school "Denishawn," whose notable pupils include Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, Charles Weidman and silent film star Louise Brooks ...
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Apr 7, 2020 · Learn about the pioneer of American dance, who founded Denishawn and Jacob's Pillow, and explored various styles and cultures. The book by Paul A. Scolieri traces his artistic journey, challenges, and achievements.
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