Alwin nikolais biography of alberta
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Alwin Nikolais
American choreographer and composer (–)
Alwin Nikolais (November 25, – May 8, ) was an American choreographer, dancer, composer, musician, and teacher.[1] He had created the Nikolais Dance Theatre,[2] and was known for his self-designed innovative costume, lighting and production design.[3][4] Nikolais gave the world a new vision of dance and was named the "father of multi-media theater."[1]
Early life
Nikolais was born on November 25, , in Southington, Connecticut.
He studied piano at an early age and began his performing career as an organist accompanying silent films. As a young artist, he gained skills in scenic design, acting, puppetry and music composition. It was after attending a performance by the German dancer Mary Wigman that he was inspired to study dance.
He received his early dance training at Bennington College from the great figures of the modern dance world: Hanya Holm, Martha Graham, Doris