At a time when men who danced were dismissed, Ted Shawn refused to take a back seat. He asserted the beauty of the masculine dance form and placed male dancers in the spotlight for all time.
Shawn didn't just dance — he built. After co-founding the seminal Denishawn school and company with Ruth St. Denis, he formed Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers, an all-male company, and introduced them across America and the world. He went further — in 1933 he founded Jacob's Pillow in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. It became one of the most prestigious dance festivals and schools in the world. It still is.
This photograph — taken by Arthur F. Kales, circa 1918 — captures Shawn at the height of his powers. Alone on a rock. Looking upward. Unashamed.
Ted Shawn — circa 1918.
This is wearable art for dancers, movement artists, and art lovers who refuse to conform. 🔥
The Shirt:
Premium garment-dyed cotton
Soft, worn-in feel from the first wear
Relaxed, slightly oversized fit — for a more fitted look, size down
Unisex sizing
Available colors vary by size and location — please select your size to view color options
