Ruth St. Denis (feb 19, 1879 – jan 15, 1919)

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Performed up to 10x a day
Inspired by poster to learn about middle eastern culture
Works: Rada- dance of 5 senses, Cobra, Insence, Egypta, Legend of peacock
Idea of dance as religion
Wanted to intrigue audience with exoticism
NOT authentic to other cultures
Music visualization- when you see and hear things that match up

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