Ruth St. Denis
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Summary
Ruth St. Denis was born on January 20, 1879[1], in Newark[2]. She died on July 21, 1968[3], in Hyatt Place Dubai Al Rigga[4]. She worked as a choreographer[5], artist[6], dancer[7], Ziegfeld girl[8], and writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,146 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11]
- Spouse: Ted Shawn[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Field of work: modern dance[14]
- Employer: Adelphi University[15]
- Student: Martha Graham[16], Seiko Takata[17]
- Award received: Capezio Dance Award[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Commons category: Ruth St. Denis[20]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[21], University of Nevada Las Vegas Libraries[22], New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[23]
- Residence: Newark[24]
- Family name: Denis[25]
- Given name: Ruth[26]
- Student of: Marietta Bonfanti[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Name in native language: Ruth Saint Denis[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[30]
Why It Matters
Ruth St. Denis has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
She has been cited as an influence by Gertrud Bodenwieser[33], a choreographer[34], 1890–1959[35], of Austria[36], specialised in dance[37].
FAQs
Where was Ruth St. Denis born?
Ruth St. Denis's place of birth was Newark[2].
Where did Ruth St. Denis die?
Ruth St. Denis passed away in Hyatt Place Dubai Al Rigga[4].
Who was Ruth St. Denis married to?
Ruth St. Denis's spouses include Ted Shawn[12].
What did Ruth St. Denis do for work?
Ruth St. Denis worked as a choreographer[5], artist[6], dancer[7], Ziegfeld girl[8], and writer[9].
What awards did Ruth St. Denis receive?
Honors received include Capezio Dance Award[18].
Who did Ruth St. Denis influence?
Ruth St. Denis has been cited as an influence by Gertrud Bodenwieser[33].