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Twyla Tharp ( / ˈtwaɪlə ˈθɑːrp /; 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.
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.
Jun 27, 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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Sep 13, 1994 · Twyla Tharp In Washington: New Works.
Born: July 1, 1941. Portland, Indiana. American dancer and choreographer. Dancer and choreographer (one who develops and directs dances) Twyla Tharp is known for developing a unique style that merged ballet and modern dance techniques with various forms of American vernacular (everyday) dance.
Twyla Tharp Dance: Diamond Jubilee. Revolutionary choreographer Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary with a boundary-breaking program featuring two new pieces (which premiered at The Joyce Theater in February 2024) and a lively revival of Ocean’s Motion (1975).
Nov 29, 2021 · In the cultural ferment of New York in the 1960s, most young artists felt challenged to test the boundaries of their media. Twyla Tharp’s work fused classical discipline and rigor with avant-garde iconoclasm, combining ballet technique with natural movements like running, walking and skipping.
Award-winning dancer and choreographer for stage, film and television, Twyla Tharp has created over 135 dances in her career. She studied a variety of musical instruments and dance styles as a child growing up in California.
11K Followers, 177 Following, 290 Posts - Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation (@twylatharp) on Instagram: "Est. 1965".
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