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Also Known As Ruth Dennis
Born January 20, 1879 • Newark • New Jersey
Died July 21, 1968 (aged 89) • Los Angeles • California
Founder Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts

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Ruth St. Denis as Radha, 1908.
Ruth St. Denis with students.
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