Image of Ruth Saint Dennis and Ted Shawn in traditional Thai costume. by American Photographer, (20th century)

Ruth Saint Dennis and Ted Shawn in traditional Thai costume. c.1907 (sepia photo)

IMAGE number: DGC1200436
Image title: Ruth Saint Dennis and Ted Shawn in traditional Thai costume. c.1907 (sepia photo)
Artist: American Photographer, (20th century) / American
Location: Private Collection
Medium: sepia photograph
Date: c. 1907 AD (C20th AD)

Image description: Ruth Saint Dennis (1879-1968) and Ted Shawn (1891 - 1972) in traditional Thai costume; Ted Shawn (1891 — 1972), originally Edwin Myers Shawn, was one of the first notable male pioneers of American modern dance. Along with creating Denishawn with former wife Ruth St. Denis he is also responsible for the creation of the well known all-male company Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers. With his innovative ideas of masculine movement, he is one of the most influential choreographers and dancers of his day. He is also the founder and creator of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts, and "was knighted by the King of Denmark for his efforts on behalf of the Royal Danish Ballet"; photographer - Bigelow, Lou Goodale
Photo credit: Prismatic Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: 20th century / ballet / dance / dancer / Thailand / Asia / South East Asia / 20th century / costume / female / man / dancer / ornate / wife / performers / ted shawn and his men dancers / dance / 1900s / photography / masculine movement / choreographers / woman / traditional / vintage / photo / couple / married / male / dancers / thai / stage / photograph / ted shawn / husband / pair / elaborate / camp / c20 / ruth saint dennis / duo / performer / Photograph / Photography / Mzphoto

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