Ted Shawn, Modern Dance Pioneer, Dance Educator & Choreographer

Ted Shawn innovative American modern dancer and cofounder of the Denishawn school and company. A former divinity student, Shawn was introduced to dance as therapy after an illness. Soon after beginning his dance career, he met and married Ruth St. Denis in 1914; together they founded Denishawn.

Dance His(Her)story

SW!NG OUT Brings Swing Dance, Live Music to the Ted Shawn Theatre

Pioneers of Modern Dance - ARUCAD

Martha Graham, 1894-1991: The Mother of Modern Dance

Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers - San Francisco Bay Times

Ted Shawn and Native American dance

A Bennington College Exhibit Highlights Modern Dance History

Modern Dance in New York City

History Of Modern Dance – Dance Ivy

344 Ted Shawn Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

Modern Dance Pioneers - Modern Dance Pioneers

Ted Shawn Archives - Dance Informa Magazine

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Welcomes New Zealand-based Black Grace