Divine Dancer: A Biography of Ruth St. Denis

by Suzanne Shelton

Details the life and monumental career of the great and influential dancer, examines her dances and her technique, and probes her personality and the key relationships in her life

Genres: Biography

338 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Ellen Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Biography of Ruth St. Denis that focuses on the evolution of her dance style and the chronology of her life. She was a strong advocate of combining dance with spiritual teachings and worship and had a big influence on the start of our beloved Dances of Universal Peace. From Vaudeville to Carnegie Hall, she wjas certainly dedicated to her art.

[Glo Sollecito · Rating 3 out of 5]

Extremely comprehensive biography about an extraordinary creative. Complete with detailed choreography. This book is a must for modern dance afficionados, perhaps a bit too detailed for a lay person ;)