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Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis Dance Collection

Alden Library is very fortunate to have a huge collection of primary source materials from two leaders in the Modern Dance Movement, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis. The collection includes films, videos, photographs, manuscripts, posters, administrative documents, awards, programs, reviews, and musical recordings. The artists’ dance companies include the Playhouse Dance Company, the Alwin Nikolais Dance Company, the Nikolais Dance Theatre, the Murray Louis Dance Company, and the Murray Louis and Alwin Nikolais Dance Company.

The Collection's Webpage provides a guide to its contents. To work with these unique primary materials, you will need to visit the Robert E. and Jean R. Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collection on the 5th floor of Alden Library. The opening hours for this collection are limited; see the Libraries' Hours page for specific information. The phone number is (740) 593-2710.

Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis Dance Collection - Digital Archives

Crucible performance, Alwin Nikolais, photo of dancers black background, blue costumes

 

black and white photo of dance, Allegory.

 

 

 

 

The Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis Dance Collection documents the careers of two leaders in American Modern Dance.  The collection includes films, videos, photographs, manuscripts, posters, administrative documents, awards, programs, reviews, and musical recordings.  The artists’ dance companies include the Playhouse Dance Company, the Alwin Nikolais Dance Company, the Nikolais Dance Theatre, the Murray Louis Dance Company, and the Murray Louis and Alwin Nikolais Dance Company.

The digital collection has over 200 items.