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Ted Shawn

American dancer (1891–1972)

Born 1891 · Kansas CityDied 1972United States
Ted Shawn
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Ted Shawn was an American choreographer, ballet dancer and dancer, born in 1891 in Kansas City, who died in 1972.

Biography

Ted Shawn (born Edwin Myers Shawn; October 21, 1891 – January 9, 1972) was an American dancer and choreographer. Considered a pioneer of American modern dance, he created the Denishawn School together with his wife Ruth St. Denis. After their separation he created the all-male company Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers. With his innovative ideas of masculine movement, he was one of the most influential choreographers and dancers of his day. He was also the founder and creator of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts.

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