Remembering Nik.(New York Matters)(modern dance director and teacher Alwin Nikolais)(Brief Article)

From: Dance Magazine | Date: February 1, 2004| Author: Hildebrand, Karen | Copyright information

The year was 1948, and Alwin Nikolais, fresh from Army service, was the newly appointed director of the Henry. Street Playhouse in New York City, charged with developing community work through the institution. The GI Bill made it possible for veterans to study.

Gladys Bailin was a dance student who grew up in the neighborhood. "When Nikolais came, ten guys came with him," Bailin said. "I can't tell you what a joy it was." She invited her friend from ballet class, Phyllis...

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