Ted Shawn
Ted Shawn
Ted Shawn, 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. With his innovative ideas of masculine movement, he is one of the most influential choreographers and dancers of his day. He is also the founder and creator of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionDancer
Date of Birth21 October 1891
CityKansas City, MO
CountryUnited States of America
I wanted to see if the American man in plain brown pants and a bare torso could speak profound things.