American Folk Themes, Alwin Nikolais, 1941

What's happening in this image? (There are no wrong answers! Feel free to describe the movement, provide additional context, add dancer birth & death dates, or note any details relevant to dance study & research.): Alwin Nikolais' dance pose consists of Nikolais leaning forward with left leg/foot lifted up and extended backwards with knee bent, while right leg/foot is balanced on the floor and both arms are extended in a holding ball position. Performance held at Hartt College, Hartford CT.

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Performance date (YYYY or YYYY-MM-DD): 1941-05-29

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Dance title: American folk themes (Choreographic work : Nikolais)

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Dancer (select all that apply): Nikolais, Alwin

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Additional contributors: Music: David Guion