Ted Shawn

Ted Shawn

male, deceased (1972)
modern dance, Modern dancer, intolerance, Denishawn, Don't Change Your Husband, NationalMuseumofDance
Ted Shawn (1891 to 1972) was a key figure, and the only "male" figure, in the founding period of modern dance. With his wife, Ruth St. Denis, he...

Jeanne Chisholm

female
New York Times, washington post, polo, aiken, quest, Coordinating Director…NationalMuseumofDance, National Polo Museum, Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Museum
Jeanne's interest in sporting art was fostered at a young age, having been raised in an equestrian environment. This interest became a passion...

Toni Smith

female (Saratoga Springs, New York, United States)
Director of Programs, NationalMuseumofDance

Norton Owen

male (New York, New York, United States)
NationalMuseumofDance