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Alwin Nikolais

American choreographer (1910-1993) · United States · On the map · Died at 82

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 production design. Nikolais gave the world a new vision of dance and was named the "father of multi-media theater."

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Capezio Dance Award1982
National Medal of Arts
Kennedy Center Honors
Guggenheim Fellowship

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Country
United States
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Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1993 · aged 82

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