- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 1, 1941
- Place of Birth
- Portland, Indiana, USA
Twyla Tharp
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.
Filmography
movieTwyla Moves
2021 · Self
Making Chance Work: Choreographing 'Hair'
movieMaking Chance Work: Choreographing 'Hair'
2020
movieSingin' in the Rain
2008 · Choreographer
movieSingin' in the Rain
2003 · Choreographer
movieThe Making of 'Amadeus'
2002 · Self - Choreographer
movieI'll Do Anything
1994 · Choreographer
movieBaryshnikov by Tharp with American Ballet Theatre
1989 · Choreographer
movieIn the Upper Room
1986 · Choreographer
movieWhite Nights
1985 · Choreographer
movieAmadeus
1984 · Choreographer
movieThe Catherine Wheel
1982 · Director
movieHair
1979 · The Priestess (uncredited), Choreographer
tvThe Kennedy Center Honors
1978 · Self
movieZorns Lemma
1970
movieManual of Arms
1966
tvTony Awards
1956 · Self - Winner