top of page
Ruth St. Denis was an American dancer born on January 20, 1879. She is known for her pioneering work in modern dance and her influence on the development of American dance. St. Denis's performances often incorporated elements of various cultures, showcasing her creativity and artistic vision. She co-founded the Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts, which trained many famous dancers. Ruth's contributions to dance have left a lasting impact on the art form.

"As we rise higher in the understanding of ourselves, the national and racial dissonances will be forgotten in the universal rhythms of Truth and Love."



"You and I are but specks of that rhythmic urge which is Brahma, which is Allah, which is God."
God,



"The real message of the Dance opens up the vistas of life to all who have the urge to express beauty with no other instrument than their own bodies, with no apparatus and no dependence on anything other than space."



"We should realize in a vivid and revolutionary sense that we are not in our bodies but our bodies are in us."


bottom of page