Alwin Nikolais(1910-1993)

Choreography
Composer
Director

In 1985 director Christian Blackwood embarked on a documentary project about his landlords and neighbors in Manhattan, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis. In a lively and informative portrait of the choreographers, Blackwood observes a season of performances, both in the U.S and abroad, as the two reveal their insights into dance and the role it has played in their creative and personal partnership.

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Nik and Murray: The Dances of Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis (1986)

Alwin Nikolais was born on 25 November 1910 in Southington, Connecticut, USA. He was a composer and director, known for Zelt (1969), The Company (2003) and Motel (1989). He died on 8 May 1993 in New York City, New York, USA.

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Awards
- 1 win total

Known for

Zelt

TV Movie

Choreography

1969

The Company

6.2

Soundtrack

2003

Motel

7.2

Composer

1989

Totem

7.2

Short

Choreography

1963

Credits

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Choreography

Dimanche Martin
TV Series
- choreographer
- 1980
Chrysalis
Short
- choreographer
- 1973
Zelt
TV Movie
- choreography
- 1969
Camera Three
6.3
TV Series
- choreographer
- 1969
Totem
7.2
Short
- choreographer
- 1963

Composer

Director

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Personal details

Born
- November 25, 1910
- Southington, Connecticut, USA
Died
- May 8, 1993
- New York City, New York, USA
Other works
He was the choreographer, Costume person, sound score, and lighting director for the ballet, "Divertissement," "Tent," and "Tower," in a Dance Theatre of Alwin Nikolais production at the Sadler's Wells Theatre in London, England with Murray Louis, Phyllis Lamhut, and Carolyn Carlson in the cast.