Alwin Nikolais

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American choreographer (1910-1993)

United States MusiciansLived 1910 to 1993 · aged 82

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

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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.

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1982Capezio Dance Award

National Medal of Arts

Kennedy Center Honors

Guggenheim Fellowship

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Robert JoffreyAlso won Capezio Dance Award

Louis HorstAlso won Capezio Dance Award

Hanya HolmAlso won Capezio Dance Award Cynthia GregoryAlso won Capezio Dance Award

Ted ShawnAlso won Capezio Dance Award

Lucia ChaseAlso won Capezio Dance Award

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