This issue of Gatherings highlights the career of “Gladys Bailin: The Life of a Dance Legend,” who performed and toured nationally and internationally with both the Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis dance companies. Bailin brings decades of experience and significant importance as a professional dancer, choreographer, and dance educator in the world of modern dance. The second story titled, “Alwin Nikolais, an American Pioneer of Modern Dance,” talks about Nikolais, a visually delightful choreographer, teacher, designer and musician. And the final story focuses on “Celebrating 50 Years” of the Vernon Alden Library at Ohio University.
