Bearnstow Journal (Vol. I) — The Nikolais Heritage, articles by Ruth E. Grauert “Dignitaries” from Imago, 1963 “The Theater of Alwin Nikolais” Details of Nikolais’ use light, sound, properties, and motion in the production of his ballets, 1949–1978 “The Dance Theatre of Alwin Nikolais” Foreword written for the 1963 Nikolais Dance Theatre souvenir booklet “Nikolais and the Bauhaus” Examines and compares the aesthetics of Nikolais and the Bauhaus “Lighting and Dance” A brief historic overview and current philosophical considerations Bearnstow Journal (Vol. II) — The Wigman Heritage Alwin Nikolais and Mary Wigman in New York in 1958 “My Teacher Laban” By Mary Wigman, ca. early 1960s.  An account of Wigman’s experience with Rudolph von Laban. “Interview with Hanya Holm” By Susan Buirge.  An excerpt concerned with Hanya Holm’s work with Mary Wigman. “The Wigman Experience” By Joan Woodbury.  Studying at the Wigman School in Berlin in 1955–56. “Christmas Eve with Mary Wigman: Berlin Germany 1955” By Joan Woodbury.  Christmas Eve at Wigman’s home. “Mary Wigman at Seventy” By Joan Woodbury.  At seventy the dance genius of Mary Wigman cannot be stilled. “More Recollections of the Wigman School” Peggy Chambers, Julie Hamilton Plues, and John Wilson “Beverly Blossom at the Wigman School” By Beverly Blossom.  Beverly’s recollections from the Wigman School, 1957–58. “Letters from Mary Wigman” By Joan Woodbury.  Excerpts from Wigman’s letters sent over a sixteen-year span. Further Reading:  Liebe Hanya: Mary Wigman’s Letters to Hanya Holm Compiled and edited by Claudia Gitelman.  Revealing letters about modern dance in Germany and the United States, and a friendship tested by heartbreak, fascism, war, and politics.      Of this book Ruth Grauert says, “It is a monumental work, tended diligently, respectfully, and with a scholarahip that certainly is to be admired.”  See Review by Ruth Grauert.      November 2003, University of Wiconsin Press.  Background and purchase information from UW Press. Bearnstow Journal (Vol. III) — A Dance Course Curriculum by Dale Thompson Dale Thompson (NDT 1978–1983) has developed a sixteen-week dance curriculum, which also includes a comprehensive reading list.  Click for more information and downloading links.