Alwin Nikolais
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Alwin Nikolais 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 prod
Alwin Nikolais, photographed by Ralph E. Sandler
The Neighborhood Playhouse (Henry Street Playhouse) at 466 Grand Street at the corner of Pitt Street on the Lower East Side built in 1913-15 and designed by Ingalls & Hoffman.
Nikolais was the first customer for the newly developed Moog synthesizer in 1964.
Murray Louis
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Murray Louis was an American modern dancer and choreographer.
Alwin Nikolais
…exploration, to produce its findings translated into the form of the artist's media." It was also at Henry Street Playhouse that Nikolais was joined by Murray Louis, who was to become a driving force in the Playhouse Company, Nikolais' leading dancer and longtime collaborator. In 1956, the Nikolais Dance Theater…
Tomb of Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis