Alwin Nikolais
Alwin Nikolais | |
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Alwin Nikolais, photographed by Ralph E. Sandler | |
| Born | November 25, 1910 Southington, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | May 8, 1993 (aged 82) New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Partner | Murray Louis |
Alwin Nikolais (November 25, 1910 – May 8, 1993) was an American choreographer, dancer, composer, musician, and teacher. He created the Nikolais Dance Theatre, and was known for his self-designed innovative costume, lighting, and production design. Nikolais gave the world a new vision of dance and was named the "father of multi-media theater."