ruth saint denis
Definition
Proper noun: * Ruth Saint Denis: An American dancer and choreographer, a pioneering figure in modern dance. She is particularly noted for her collaborations with Ted Shawn and for establishing a major dance institution.
Usage
- This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical person.
- It is most commonly encountered in contexts related to dance history, modern dance, and American performing arts.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The early 20th-century work of Ruth Saint Denis helped to define American modern dance.
- The Denishawn company was founded by Ruth Saint Denis and Ted Shawn.
Advanced Usage
- The name is often linked thematically with innovation, Orientalist influences in early modern dance, and the founding of institutional dance training in the United States.
Variants and Related Words
- Denishawn: (Proper noun) The name of the dance company and school founded by Ruth Saint Denis and Ted Shawn.
- St. Denis: A common abbreviated form of the surname.
Synonyms
- Dancer
- Choreographer
- Dance pioneer
Related Phrases
- Denishawn dancer: A performer who trained with or was part of the Denishawn company.
- Shawn and St. Denis: The canonical pairing referring to the collaborative partnership.
Noun
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United States dancer and choreographer who collaborated with Ted Shawn (1877-1968)
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