Ruth St. Denis
Also Credited As: Ruth Dennis
Birth Place: Newark, NJ, USA
Latest News on Ruth St. Denis:
Repertory Dance Theatre Celebrates 60th Anniversary Season with Bold New Works and Modern Dance (Jun 25, 2025)
RDT's Ring Around the Rose Season Continues With JOURNEY (Jan 18, 2024)
Denishawn Dances Join the Battery Dance Festival (Aug 10, 2023)
Repertory Dance Theatre Celebrates 60th Anniversary Season with Bold New Works and Modern Dance (Jun 25, 2025)
RDT's Ring Around the Rose Season Continues With JOURNEY (Jan 18, 2024)
Denishawn Dances Join the Battery Dance Festival (Aug 10, 2023)
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Repertory Dance Theatre Celebrates 60th Anniversary Season with Bold New Works and Modern Dance
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025
Repertory Dance Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 Diamond Anniversary Season, celebrating 60 years of groundbreaking performance, community connection, and artistic innovation.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025
Repertory Dance Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 Diamond Anniversary Season, celebrating 60 years of groundbreaking performance, community connection, and artistic innovation.
RDT's Ring Around the Rose Season Continues With JOURNEY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024
RDT's Ring Around the Rose season continues with another unforgettable, interactive experience with REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE on February 10 in the Jeanne Wagner Theatre at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024
RDT's Ring Around the Rose season continues with another unforgettable, interactive experience with REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE on February 10 in the Jeanne Wagner Theatre at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center.
Denishawn Dances Join the Battery Dance Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2023
Jonathan Hollander and Battery Dance Festival will include five Denishawn dances on the Battery Dance Festival performance of August 17th. The evening celebrates early modern dance and also includes works by Isadora Duncan and in the style of Loie Fuller.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2023
Jonathan Hollander and Battery Dance Festival will include five Denishawn dances on the Battery Dance Festival performance of August 17th. The evening celebrates early modern dance and also includes works by Isadora Duncan and in the style of Loie Fuller.
Dorrance Dance Returns To The Ted Shawn Theatre For Festival 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2023
In the fourth week of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2023, crowd-favorite Dorrance Dance returns July 19-23. The week will also feature several performances on the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage, including Seán Curran Company & Darrah Carr Dance on July 19-20, a world premiere by Mythili Prakash on July 21, and The School at Jacob's Pillow on July 22. Tickets for all performances are now on sale.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2023
In the fourth week of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2023, crowd-favorite Dorrance Dance returns July 19-23. The week will also feature several performances on the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage, including Seán Curran Company & Darrah Carr Dance on July 19-20, a world premiere by Mythili Prakash on July 21, and The School at Jacob's Pillow on July 22. Tickets for all performances are now on sale.
Battery Dance to Present The 42nd Annual Battery Dance Festival in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023
Battery Dance will celebrate the 42nd Anniversary of its free summer festival from August 12-18, 2023, in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023
Battery Dance will celebrate the 42nd Anniversary of its free summer festival from August 12-18, 2023, in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.
Audrey Ross to Present DANCES I LOVE Concert This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 16, 2023
Audrey Ross will present 'DANCES I LOVE' on April 29 at 7:30 PM and April 30 at 3 PM The Theatre at St. Jeans.
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 16, 2023
Audrey Ross will present 'DANCES I LOVE' on April 29 at 7:30 PM and April 30 at 3 PM The Theatre at St. Jeans.
JOURNEY Comes to RDT's Ring Around The Rose
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2023
RDT's Ring Around the Rose season continues with another unforgettable, interactive experience with REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE on April 8 in the Leona Wagner Black Box Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2023
RDT's Ring Around the Rose season continues with another unforgettable, interactive experience with REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE on April 8 in the Leona Wagner Black Box Theatre.
BWW Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER: BATTLE 10TH ANNIVERSARY at City Center
by Cindy Sibilsky - Dec 11, 2021
The season features premieres, favorites, and a “greatest hits” retrospective of Robert Battle’s choreography. Battle 10th Anniversary is a sample platter of current Artistic Director River Battle’s decade in that role. Like a master chef, the selections of his dance offerings spanning ten years are palatable and varied yet complimentary.
by Cindy Sibilsky - Dec 11, 2021
The season features premieres, favorites, and a “greatest hits” retrospective of Robert Battle’s choreography. Battle 10th Anniversary is a sample platter of current Artistic Director River Battle’s decade in that role. Like a master chef, the selections of his dance offerings spanning ten years are palatable and varied yet complimentary.
Henning Rübsam to Teach Dance History/Appreciation Course on 'Iconic Dance Partnerships'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2021
HENNING RÜBSAM, choreographer and artistic director of SENSEDANCE, will teach a dance history/appreciation course for the general public on “ICONIC DANCE PARTNERSHIPS”.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2021
HENNING RÜBSAM, choreographer and artistic director of SENSEDANCE, will teach a dance history/appreciation course for the general public on “ICONIC DANCE PARTNERSHIPS”.
Jacob's Pillow Announces Week 2 Dance Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2021
Los Angeles-based CONTRA-TIEMPO will perform on the Henry J. Leir Stage during the second week of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, fusing Salsa, Afro-Cuban, hip-hop, and contemporary dance into a theatrical performance titled joyUS justUS, from July 7-11.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2021
Los Angeles-based CONTRA-TIEMPO will perform on the Henry J. Leir Stage during the second week of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, fusing Salsa, Afro-Cuban, hip-hop, and contemporary dance into a theatrical performance titled joyUS justUS, from July 7-11.
MODERN DANCE 101 Announced at Theatre at St. Jeans
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2021
'Modern Dance 101,' a program of rarely seen works by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, regarded as the Mother and Father of American Modern Dance, will be presented September 30-October 3, 2021 at the Theatre at St. Jeans, 150 East 76th Street, NYC.
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2021
'Modern Dance 101,' a program of rarely seen works by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, regarded as the Mother and Father of American Modern Dance, will be presented September 30-October 3, 2021 at the Theatre at St. Jeans, 150 East 76th Street, NYC.
Jacob's Pillow Announces Artist Line-Up for 2021 Summer Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2021
Jacob’s Pillow has announced the full artist line-up for its 2021 summer Festival—the first to feature both onsite and online programming. Onsite events run June 30-August 29, with online streaming through September 23.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2021
Jacob’s Pillow has announced the full artist line-up for its 2021 summer Festival—the first to feature both onsite and online programming. Onsite events run June 30-August 29, with online streaming through September 23.
Jacob's Pillow Announces Plans for Festival 2021, Ted Shawn Theatre Renovation, and Dance We Must Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2021
Today Jacob’s Pillow has announced plans to host a multi-platform virtual and on-site Festival in 2021, undertake substantial renovations to the Ted Shawn Theatre, and complete Vision ’22, a five-year strategic plan established in 2017.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2021
Today Jacob’s Pillow has announced plans to host a multi-platform virtual and on-site Festival in 2021, undertake substantial renovations to the Ted Shawn Theatre, and complete Vision ’22, a five-year strategic plan established in 2017.
The Annenberg Center and NextMove Dance Will Present Paul Taylor Dance Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2020
Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to Philadelphia to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of dance icon Paul Taylor, presented by the Annenberg Center and NextMove Dance, Friday, January 24 (8 PM), and Saturday, January 25 (2 and 8 PM). In honor of Taylor's wide-ranging and expressive repertoire, 'one of the most exciting, innovative, and delightful dance companies in the entire world' (The New York Times) will perform a program of his masterpieces, including Syzygy, Sunset and Piazzolla Caldera. Visit AnnenbergCenter.org for tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2020
Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to Philadelphia to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of dance icon Paul Taylor, presented by the Annenberg Center and NextMove Dance, Friday, January 24 (8 PM), and Saturday, January 25 (2 and 8 PM). In honor of Taylor's wide-ranging and expressive repertoire, 'one of the most exciting, innovative, and delightful dance companies in the entire world' (The New York Times) will perform a program of his masterpieces, including Syzygy, Sunset and Piazzolla Caldera. Visit AnnenbergCenter.org for tickets.
Kravis Center Announces Shows, Concerts, and Events For January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2019
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is launching into Leap Year with 23 dazzling shows, concerts and special events for every entertainment preference, from classical music to Broadway razzle dazzle, including the return of Michael Feinstein and the Kravis Center Pops Orchestra, the 13th annual Palm Beach Wine Auction Dinner & Live Auction, and the local premiere of HAMILTON, the biggest blockbuster of the past decade.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2019
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is launching into Leap Year with 23 dazzling shows, concerts and special events for every entertainment preference, from classical music to Broadway razzle dazzle, including the return of Michael Feinstein and the Kravis Center Pops Orchestra, the 13th annual Palm Beach Wine Auction Dinner & Live Auction, and the local premiere of HAMILTON, the biggest blockbuster of the past decade.
BWW Review: Women Rising Triumphantly -- Choreography From The Female Perspective, Featuring Ten Dance Companies Led By Women At The Ford Theatre
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Aug 29, 2019
Celebrating the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment granting women the right to vote; assembled and produced by Deborah Brockus, artistic director of the annual Los Angeles Dance Festival. Deborah Brockus has assembled another TKO of a presentation. This time at the aesthetically invigorating and lovely renovated Ford Theatre; originally entitled, prophetically first named, The PILGRIMAGE Theatre. It was an enlivening evening from start to finish. Ms. Brockus is a hands-on participant, besides organizing, directing, choreographing and publicizing and cheerleading all involved, she was there to greet the theatre goers and anyone coming to support and witness this celebration. Take note of her tenacity and perseverance.
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Aug 29, 2019
Celebrating the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment granting women the right to vote; assembled and produced by Deborah Brockus, artistic director of the annual Los Angeles Dance Festival. Deborah Brockus has assembled another TKO of a presentation. This time at the aesthetically invigorating and lovely renovated Ford Theatre; originally entitled, prophetically first named, The PILGRIMAGE Theatre. It was an enlivening evening from start to finish. Ms. Brockus is a hands-on participant, besides organizing, directing, choreographing and publicizing and cheerleading all involved, she was there to greet the theatre goers and anyone coming to support and witness this celebration. Take note of her tenacity and perseverance.
THE LAND ON WHICH WE DANCE, GALLIM, And More Announced At Jacob's Pillow, August 7-11
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2019
Gallim makes its Ted Shawn Theatre debut with a Pillow co-commissioned world premiere, August 7-11. Under the direction of perpetually groundbreaking artist Andrea Miller, Brooklyn-based Gallim embodies human connection through bold, raw, transformative works. As New York Magazine attests, a?oeher viscerally physical movement wrings every inch of life from her dancersa?"and you'll be holding your breath, too.a??
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2019
Gallim makes its Ted Shawn Theatre debut with a Pillow co-commissioned world premiere, August 7-11. Under the direction of perpetually groundbreaking artist Andrea Miller, Brooklyn-based Gallim embodies human connection through bold, raw, transformative works. As New York Magazine attests, a?oeher viscerally physical movement wrings every inch of life from her dancersa?"and you'll be holding your breath, too.a??
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