Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Ted Shawn: An American dancer and choreographer, recognized as a pioneering figure in modern dance. He is particularly noted for his artistic partnership with Ruth Saint Denis, with whom he co-founded the Denishawn dance company and school.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Ted Shawn is celebrated for his significant contributions to the development of modern dance in America.
  • The works of Ted Shawn and Ruth Saint Denis helped to establish dance as a serious art form.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Cultural Reference: The name is used to refer to a specific era and style in American dance history.
  • The festival featured a reconstruction of a classic piece from the Ted Shawn era.

Variants and Related Words

• Denishawn: The name of the dance company and school founded by Ted Shawn and Ruth Saint Denis.
  • She studied the Denishawn technique, which blended Eastern and Western movement styles.

Synonyms

• Dancer
• Choreographer
• Dance pioneer

Related Phrases

• Shawn and Saint Denis: A common pairing referring to the collaborative partnership.
  • The lecture focused on the legacy of Shawn and Saint Denis.

Related Idioms

(This term, as a proper noun referring to a specific person, does not have associated idioms.)

Noun

1. United States dancer and choreographer who collaborated with Ruth Saint Denis (1891-1972)