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Shawn, Ted, 1891-1972

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Personal name headingShawn, Ted, 1891-1972
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Variant(s)Shawn, Edwin M., 1891-1972
Associated countryUnited States
Birth date1891-10-21
Death date1972-01-09
Place of birthKansas City, Mo.
Field of activityModern dance
Profession or occupationMale dancers Dance teachers
Found inHis Ruth St. Denis: pioneer and prophet.
Dance we must, c1940: t.p. (Ted Shawn)
en.wikipedia.org, Oct. 14, 2014 (Ted Shawn (21 October 1891 - 9 January 1972), originally Edwin Myers Shawn, was one of the first notable male pioneers of American modern dance. Along with creating Denishawn with former wife Ruth St. Denis he is also responsible for the creation of the well known all-male company Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers)