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Ted Shawn

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American dancer (1891-1972)

United StatesActorsLived 1891 to 1972 · aged 80
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Ted Shawn was an American dancer and choreographer. Considered a 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.

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Ted Shawn with dancer and wife Ruth St. Denis in 1916.Ted Shawn with dancer and wife Ruth St. Denis in 1916.Ted Shawn and Ruth St. Denis in Egyptian BalletTed Shawn and Ruth St. Denis in Egyptian BalletTed Shawn resting on the Jacob's Pillow RockTed Shawn resting on the Jacob's Pillow Rock

Filmography 1

Don't Change Your Husband1919

Awards 1

1957Capezio Dance Award

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Connected to Ted 6

Elliott DexterAlso in Don't Change Your Husband (1919)Sylvia AshtonAlso in Don't Change Your Husband (1919)James NeillAlso in Don't Change Your Husband (1919)Julia FayeAlso in Don't Change Your Husband (1919)Doris HumphreyAlso won Capezio Dance AwardHanya HolmAlso won Capezio Dance Award

About this person

Ted Shawn was an American dancer and choreographer. Considered a 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. With his innovative ideas of masculine movement, he was one of the most influential choreographers and dancers of his day. He was also the founder and creator of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1891 to 1972 · aged 80
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13 languages

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