Ted Shawn date of birth:
October 21, 1891
How old was Ted Shawn when died?
80
Where was Ted Shawn born?
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
When did Ted Shawn die?
January 9, 1972
Where did Ted Shawn die?
Orlando, Florida
Why did Ted Shawn die?
Heart Failure
How tall is Ted Shawn?
6' (183 cm)
Is Ted Shawn gay or straight?
Gay
What is Ted Shawn's ethnicity?
White
What is Ted Shawn nationality?
American
What is Ted Shawn's occupation?
Dancer
Short Biography
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 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 Massachusetts, and "was knighted by the King of Denmark for his efforts on behalf of the Royal Danish Ballet".