Murray Louis (November 4, 1926 – February 1, 2016) was an American modern dancer and choreographer.

For example, in the 1960s his artistry as both a dancer and choreographer were showcased on live network television for the CBS Repertoire Workshop.

[6] In 1984 the Murray Louis Dance Company collaborated with the Dave Brubeck Quartet and had four very successful seasons, which were broadcast in the United States, Europe and Japan.

In July 1987 PBS televised Nik and Murray, an award-winning documentary film by Christian Blackwood, in their American Masters series.

The Princeton Book Publishing Company released a video called Murray Louis in Concert, a collection of solos in 1989.

[7] Louis also had his collection of essays, Inside Dance, published by St. Martin's Press and released a five-part film series, Dance as an Art Form, which is now used as an introduction series for Educational Arts programs in the United States.

In 1995 his company performed at Carnegie Hall for 10,000 children during their "LINK" program and in 1996 he completed a five-part video series titled, The World of Alwin Nikolais.

Louis had many accomplishments and received copious numbers of awards, recognitions, and honorary degrees.

In 1998, he was selected as a Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar for a "distinguished lecture" tour of twelve universities and colleges in the United States.