Our Mystery Girl had a life every bit as exotic as that first photo I foundso compelling. Ruth St. Denis (1878-1968) traveled the world as a
pioneer in the world of experimental Modern Dance.
With her dance partner , and very gay husband, she founded
the Denishawn School (1915), one of the first Modern dance schools
in the United States -- - whose students featured many well known dancers,
including Martha Graham.
Her dancers were taught classical ballet basics, which she merged withJavanese hand movements and elements of other religious / spiritual based
traditions, including yoga.
Many of the best known choreographed pieces of this dance pioneerexplored diverse cultural and spiritual traditions.
Really love these costumes!
There's a fascinating website devoted to her work, which has a multi mediabiography including a series of radio interviews done with her in the 1960's.
Go here to see more images and listen to this remarkable woman.
She remained active and influential in the dance world throughout her life.
I love this photo of Ruth St. Denis demonstrating a shoulder stand ... .when she was in her 80's !
Proof positive that FLEXIBILITY ... . . in all forms ... .
is the key to a long and vital life.
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Pardon me - -- while I reach for my yoga mat.
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vintage photos : modified by Judith Thibaut
copyright Judith Thibaut
10 comments:
Such exotic designs. I saw the Martha Graham Company perform a few years ago - it was a wonderful experience.
she's fantastic!!
and to achieve the last pose in her 80s...incredible!
right...so where's my yoga mat?
:-)
Wow! Amazing pics and amazing woman!
I should have known that that was her - but I did pick up on the 'aire' when I mentioned Carola. Carola, along with her partner, Matteo also danced these exotic dances. They were greatly influenced by her. I studied at the Martha Graham School and had a few classes with the legend herself. Amazing and spiritual. Glad you were able to find out who she was!
Catherine
What a fascinating story! I'm going to grab my yoga mat too. Imagine doing a shoulder stand in your 80s! I'm not sure I could do one now!!!
Such an interesting character...thanks for sharin...hope you're not stuck in a knot on your yoga mat!
Parasol girl is very charming, how did you ever find so much info and so many photos of her? very clever! I expect to see this in one issue of Somerset or another! ciao bella!
Fabulous, fabulous Judith - excellent detective work 99....Happy weekend, xv.
Thanks for such an interesting read!! I love the photo of her demonstrating a shoulder stand in her 80s as well... a wonderful reminder that I should reach for my yoga mat too (three weeks away, and I know I am doing to pay when I get back to class!!)
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