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Twyla Tharp (/ ˈ t w aɪ l ə ˈ θ ɑːr p /; born July 1, 1941) is an American dancer, choreographer, and author who lives and works in New York City. In 1965 she formed the company Twyla Tharp Dance, which merged with American Ballet Theatre in 1988. She regrouped the company in 1991. Her work often uses classical music, jazz, and ...
- 1960s–present
- July 1, 1941 (age 82), Portland, Indiana, U.S.
Twyla Tharp. Since graduating from Barnard College in 1963, Ms. Tharp has choreographed more than one hundred sixty works: one hundred twenty-nine dances, twelve television specials, six Hollywood movies, four full-length ballets, four Broadway shows and two figure skating routines.
May 6, 2024 · Twyla Tharp, American dancer, director, and choreographer who was known for her innovative and often humorous work. Her pieces, notably The Fugue (1970), Deuce Coupe (1973), Push Comes to Shove (1976), and Baker’s Dozen (1979), established Tharp as one of the most innovative and popular modern choreographers.
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Mar 18, 2021 · March 18, 2021. It’s easy to think about Twyla Tharp and immediately picture her body of work. It’s impressive. Tharp has choreographed more than 150 dances for just about every surface and...
Nov 15, 2021 · Twyla Tharp: ‘Each One of the Dances Is My Hope for a Perfect World’ - The New York Times. In “Twyla Now,” a program of works featuring ballet stars and a youthful ensemble at New York City...
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Apr 8, 2021 · Neither the pandemic nor age can keep legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp from her work. During the height of the COVID-19 lockdown, Tharp, now 79, choreographed several dances through through...
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