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The world of Alwin Nikolais.

Title
The world of Alwin Nikolais. Program 4 [videorecording] / Pro Arts International ; produced and directed by Murray Louis ; camera direction by Dennis Diamond ; choreography, sound, costumes, and lighting by Alwin Nikolais.
Publication
New York, NY : Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance, c1996.

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Additional Authors
  • Nikolais, Alwin
  • Nikolais, Alwin.
  • Louis, Murray.
  • Bucci, Simonetta
  • Safrit, Karen
  • Scopelitis, Stephanie
  • Scro, Donna
  • Van Sickle, Joelle
  • Andersen, Kay
  • Brooks, Clarence
  • Del Saz, Alberto
  • Dunlap, Eric
  • Kyle, Peter
  • Diamond, Dennis.
  • Garcia, Frank.
  • Nikolais and Murray Louis Dance.
  • ProArts International.
  • DHCA.
Description
1 videodisc (NTSC) (45 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
Compilation drawn from five multi-media works by Alwin Nikolais: Gallery (1978), Totem (1960), Imago (1963), Blank on blank (1987), and Sanctum (1964). Nikolais is seen at work, in pre-recorded footage, in a preface by Murray Louis, who also introduces each piece.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of Murray Louis.
Series Statement
The World of Alwin Nikolais ; Program 4.
Uniform Title
  • Gallery (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
  • Totem (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
  • Imago (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
  • Blank on blank (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
  • Sanctum (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Note
  • Program number from original container and wrapper.
Credits (note)
  • Editors, Murray Louis and Dennis Diamond ; script, Murray Louis ; costume direction, Frank Garcia.
Performer (note)
  • Narrator: Murray Louis.
Event (note)
  • Recorded at Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York.
System Details (note)
  • DVD, transferred from VHS videocassette.
Contents
  • Gallery: Triple trio (ca. 6 min.) / dancers not identified.
  • Totem: Jump dance (ca. 3 min.) / danced by the company.
  • Imago: Kites (ca. 5 min.) / danced by Kay Andersen, Alberto del Saz, and Peter Kyle.
  • Totem: Shadow opening (ca. 6 min.) / danced by the company.
  • Totem: Celebrants (ca. 3 min.) / danced by Karen Safrit, Stephanie Scopelitis, Donna Scro, Joelle van Sickle, Kay Andersen, Clarence Brooks, Eric Dunlap, and Peter Kyle.
  • Blank on blank (ca. 10 min.) / danced by the company.
  • Sanctum (ca. 8 min.) / danced by the company.
Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-5857
OCLC
  • 37122740
  • NYPY97-F123
Title
The world of Alwin Nikolais. Program 4 [videorecording] / Pro Arts International ; produced and directed by Murray Louis ; camera direction by Dennis Diamond ; choreography, sound, costumes, and lighting by Alwin Nikolais.
Imprint
New York, NY : Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance, c1996.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Series
The World of Alwin Nikolais ; Program 4.
System Details
DVD, transferred from VHS videocassette.
Performer
Narrator: Murray Louis.
Danced by the Nikolais and Murray Louis Dance company: Simonetta Bucci, Karen Safrit, Stephanie Scopelitis, Donna Scro, Joelle van Sickle, Kay Andersen, Clarence Brooks, Alberto del Saz, Eric Dunlap, and Peter Kyle.
Credits
Editors, Murray Louis and Dennis Diamond ; script, Murray Louis ; costume direction, Frank Garcia.
Event
Recorded at Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIA 4-2453.
Local Subject
Mixed media performances.
Added Author
Nikolais, Alwin, choreographer.
Nikolais, Alwin. Composer
Nikolais, Alwin. Designer
Nikolais, Alwin. Costume designer
Louis, Murray. Producer
Louis, Murray. Director
Bucci, Simonetta, dancer.
Safrit, Karen, dancer.
Scopelitis, Stephanie, dancer.
Scro, Donna, dancer.
Van Sickle, Joelle, dancer.
Andersen, Kay, dancer.
Brooks, Clarence, dancer.
Del Saz, Alberto, dancer.
Dunlap, Eric, dancer.
Kyle, Peter, dancer.
Diamond, Dennis.
Garcia, Frank. Costume designer
Nikolais and Murray Louis Dance.
ProArts International.
DHCA.
Added Title
Gallery (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
Totem (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
Imago (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
Blank on blank (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
Sanctum (Choreographic work : Nikolais)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-5857
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