Person
Twyla Tharp
Acting · Born 1941-07-01 · Portland, Indiana, USA
Biography
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
Tony Awards
Self - Winner
The Kennedy Center Honors
Self
Amadeus
Choreographer
Hair
The Priestess (uncredited)
White Nights
Choreographer
I'll Do Anything
Choreographer
Twyla Moves
Self
Zorns Lemma
1970
The Making of 'Amadeus'
Self - Choreographer
Baryshnikov by Tharp with American Ballet Theatre
Choreographer
Filmography
- 2021Twyla MovesSelf
- 2020Making Chance Work: Choreographing 'Hair'
- 2008Singin' in the RainChoreographer
- 2003Singin' in the RainChoreographer
- 2002The Making of 'Amadeus'Self - Choreographer
- 1994I'll Do AnythingChoreographer
- 1989Baryshnikov by Tharp with American Ballet TheatreChoreographer
- 1986In the Upper RoomChoreographer
- 1985White NightsChoreographer
- 1984AmadeusChoreographer
- 1982The Catherine WheelDirector
- 1979HairThe Priestess (uncredited)
- 1978The Kennedy Center HonorsSelf
- 1970Zorns Lemma
- 1966Manual of Arms
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Winner
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