Ruth St. Denis & Ted Shawn Dance History 3/28

Ruth St. Denis developed a particular interest in the expression of

• Modern ballet

• Vaudeville

• Jazz music

• religious and mystical themes

During which years did St. Denis perform solos based on deities or religious figures?

• 1890 to 1900

• 1904 to 1914

• 1915 to 1925

• 1926 to 1936

What is the outdated term mentioned in the text?

• Classic

• Oriental

• Modern

• Traditional

Where was Ruth St. Denis born?

• California

• New Jersey

• New York

• Texas

What is cultural appropriation?

• The act of taking or using things from a culture that is not your own, especially without understanding or respecting it.

• The celebration of different cultures through festivals.

• The study of different cultures and their histories.

• The preservation of cultural heritage.

Why was Ted Shawn known in the field of dance?

• Being the first American woman to achieve international prominence

• Being the first American man to achieve international prominence and create an all-male dance company

• Establishing the first ballet school in America

• Creating the first dance film

What was the name of the school established by Ted Shawn and Ruth St. Denis in 1914?

• ShaDe School

• ShawnDeni School

• Denishawn School

• They did not establish a school

Have you seen cultural appropriation in your daily life, if so, how?