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Ruth St. Denis (1879–1968) was one of the first pioneers of modern dance in America. Ailey choreographed a special dance in honor of the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn. The Twelve Gates premiered in 1964 at Jacob’s Pillow and featured dancers Carmen de Lavallade and James Truitte.
Ruth St. Denis (1879–1968) was one of the first pioneers of modern dance in America.  Ailey choreographed a special dance in honor of the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn. <em>The Twelve Gates</em> premiered in 1964 at Jacob’s Pillow and featured dancers Carmen de Lavallade and James Truitte.