The combination of their mutual artistic vision as well as Shawn's business knowledge led to the couple opening the first Denishawn School in Los Angeles, California in 1915, with the goal being to meld dance together with the body, mind and spirit.
Nende mõlema ühine kunstiline visioon ja Shawni majanduslikud teadmised viisid paari esimese Denishawni kooli avamiseni Los Angeleses Californias 1915. aastal, eesmärgiga sulatada tantsuga kokku keha, mõistus ja hing.