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Twyla Tharp
- Born
- (age 85)
- Birthplace
- Portland, Indiana, USA
- Credits
- 17 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
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7.3
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Hair
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White Nights
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I'll Do Anything
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Zorns Lemma
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Manual of Arms
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The Making of 'Amadeus'
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The Catherine Wheel
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Baryshnikov by Tharp with American Ballet Theatre
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Singin' in the Rain
TV
Tony Awards
Movie
In the Upper Room
Movie
Singin' in the Rain
Acting credits 9
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Twyla Moves Film | Self |
| 2020 | Making Chance Work: Choreographing 'Hair' Film | |
| 2002 | The Making of 'Amadeus' Film | Self - Choreographer |
| 1981 | Command Performance: The Stars Salute the President Film | Self |
| 1979 | Hair Film | The Priestess (uncredited) |
| 1978 | The Kennedy Center Honors TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1970 | Zorns Lemma Film | |
| 1966 | Manual of Arms Film | |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Winner (1 ep) |
Crew credits 9
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Singin' in the Rain Film | Choreographer |
| 2003 | Singin' in the Rain Film | Choreographer |
| 1994 | I'll Do Anything Film | Choreographer |
| 1989 | Baryshnikov by Tharp with American Ballet Theatre Film | Choreographer |
| 1986 | In the Upper Room Film | Choreographer |
| 1985 | White Nights Film | Choreographer |
| 1984 | Amadeus Film | Choreographer |
| 1982 | The Catherine Wheel Film | Director |
| 1979 | Hair Film | Choreographer |