Suchergebnisse
Suchergebnisse:
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.
8. Apr. 2024 · 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
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.
7. Apr. 2020 · “ Ted Shawn: His Life, Writings, and Dances ” by Paul A. Scolieri tells the story of the performer, international cultural explorer, indefatigable missionary of a new brand of movement and...
- Sharon Basco
American pioneer of modern dance, choreographer, educator, promoter and impresario. Biography. I believe that dance communicates man’s deepest, highest and most truly spiritual thoughts and emotions far better than words, spoken or written. Born Kansas City, Missouri, October 21, 1891. Died Orlando, Florida, January 9, 1972.
28. Jan. 2016 · Ted Shawn (1891-1972) was a divinity student at the University of Denver when he was forced to take ballet lessons, to strengthen his legs, after a bout of diphtheria. Around that time, he also...
