Alwin Nikolais

Alwin Nikolais
Alwin Nikolais
	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.
Occupations	choreographer; composer; dancer; musician; educator;
Partner	Murray Louis

Alwin Nikolais (November 25, 1910 – May 8, 1993) was an American choreographer, dancer, composer, musician, teacher. He had created the Nikolais Dance Theatre, and was best 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."

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