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Twyla Tharp

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American dancer and choreographer

Film & TV

Portland, Indiana, USA

Twyla Tharp is an American dancer, choreographer, and author who lives and works in New York City. In 1966 she formed the company Twyla Tharp Dance. Her work often uses classical music, jazz, and contemporary pop music. From 1971 to 1988 Twyla Tharp Dance toured extensively around the world, performing original works.

Known for

  • Twyla Moves — Self2021
  • Making Chance Work: Choreographing 'Hair'2020
  • The Making of 'Amadeus' — Self - Choreographer2002
  • Hair — The Priestess (uncredited)1979
  • The Kennedy Center Honors — Self1978
  • Zorns Lemma1970
  • Manual of Arms1966
  • Tony Awards — Self - Winner1956

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Instance of
human
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Portland
Occupation
film director
Languages spoken
English language
Official website
www.twylatharp.org
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Twyla Tharp
date of birth
1941-07-01
name in native language
Twyla Tharp
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