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Twyla Tharp

Penwoman / Ballet Dancer | * 07/01/1941 (82) | Portland (United States of America (USA))
Twyla Tharp (born July 1, 1941) 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. In 1973 Tharp choreographed Deuce Coupe to the music of The Beach Boys for the Joffrey Ballet. Deuce Coupe is considered the first "crossover ballet", a mix of ballet and modern dance. Later she choreographed Push Comes to Shove (1976), which featured Mikhail Baryshnikov and is now thought to be the best example of crossover ballet. In 1988, Twyla Tharp Dance merged with American Ballet Theatre, since which time ABT has premiered 16 of Tharp's works. On May 24, 2018, Tharp was awarded an honorary Doctor of Arts degree by Harvard University. ()
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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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Documentaries | Music | History

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Awards & Nominations for Twyla Tharp

Guggenheim Fellowship MacArthur Fellows Program National Medal of Arts Emmy Awards Capezio Dance Award Kennedy Center Honors Honorary Doctor of Harvard University Drama League Award National Dance Awards Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical
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Movies with Twyla Tharp as Actress(5)

as herself2021 Twyla Moves
as Herself - Choreographer2002 The Making of 'Amadeus'

TV Shows/Series with Twyla Tharp as Actress(1)

Movies with Twyla Tharp as Crew(2)

Crew/Choreographer1984 Amadeus

Additional Information

Full Name: Twyla Tharp
Born: Tuesday, 07/01 1941 (July) in Portland (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 82 years + 271 days)
Zodiac sign: Cancer (Chinese zodiac sign: Snake)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Barnard College, Columbia University, Pomona College, San Bernardino Valley College
Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Twyla Tharp frequently works together with these people:
Peter Shaffer (3x, Crew)
Elizabeth Berridge (2x, Actress)
Jeffrey Jones (2x, Actor)
Saul Zaentz (2x, Crew)
Hollis Frampton (2x, Crew)
Robert Huot (2x, Crew)
Theodor Pištěk (2x, Crew)
David Byrne (2x, Actor)
Michael Stevens (2x, Crew)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:241421, Added: 08/07/2018, Last updated: 03/13/2024