Ted Shawn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ted Shawn

dancer

Date of Birth: 21-Oct-1891

Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 09-Jan-1972

Profession: ballet dancer, choreographer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Ted Shawn (21 October 1891 – 9 January 1972), 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 was 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 was one of the most influential choreographers and dancers of his day.
He was also the founder and creator of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts, and "was knighted by the King of Denmark for his efforts on behalf of the Royal Danish Ballet".