Alwin Nikolais
Alwin Nikolais (1910–1993) was an American choreographer, conductor and composer.
Alwin Nikolais
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- Born
- 1910 · Southington.
- Died
- 1993 · New York City.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- choreographer · conductor · composer · dancer
- Teachers
- Hanya Holm
- Honours
- National Medal of Arts · Capezio Dance Award · Kennedy Center Honors · Guggenheim Fellowship
- Languages
- English
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Biography
Born at Southington in 1910, died in New York City in 1993.
Training under Hanya Holm is recorded. Dominique Boivin and Gladys Bailin are recorded as having studied under Alwin Nikolais. The recorded working language is English. Mary Wigman is recorded as an influence. Distinctions recorded are National Medal of Arts, Capezio Dance Award, Kennedy Center Honors and Guggenheim Fellowship.
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Southington.
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