Nikolais Reconstruction at MMC

Exciting news in the arts world - in celebration of Alwin Nikolais' would-be centennial, there are going to be several Nikolais-inspired dance events going on around the city this year.

At my school, Marymount Manhattan College, our Dance Department was just awarded an NEA Grant to reconstruct one of his works!! The National Endowment for the Arts is providing money for us to hold a series of lectures on the topic of Alwin Nikolais in the Fall, and at the end of the Spring semester the MMC dancers will be partaking in a reconstruction of Nikolais' work Crucible.

As part of my studies, I get to assist with this - it's very exciting!

For other NYC students: be sure to be on the lookout for MMC's reconstruction, as well as other college performances. Colleges in NYC often have amazing arts programs, and the work presented is of professional quality. Whether it's reconstructing an old work such as this grant is allowing us to do, or working with up and coming choreographers, going to school performances is a great way to get acclimated to the arts. Tickets are cheaper than normal theater prices, and you may just glimpse the early performances of the next big thing!