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Ted Shawn
American dancer (–)
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| Born | Edwin Meyers Shawn ()October 21, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | January 9, () (aged80) |
| Occupation | Dancer |
| Spouse | Ruth St.
Denis (–) |
Ted Shawn (born Edwin Myers Shawn; October 21, – January 9, ) was an American dancer and choreographer. Considered a pioneer of American modern dance, he created the Denishawn School together with his wife Ruth St.
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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.
Ted Shawn and the creation of Denishawn
Ted Shawn was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 21, [1] Originally intending to become a minister of religion, he attended the University of Denver where he caught diphtheria a