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Twyla Tharp

American dancer and choreographer · United States · On the map · Born 1941 · age 85

Twyla Tharp is an American dancer, choreographer, and author who lives and works in New York City. In 1965 she formed the company Twyla Tharp Dance, which merged with American Ballet Theatre in 1988. She regrouped the company in 1991. Her work often uses classical, jazz, and contemporary pop music.

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Honorary Doctor of Harvard University2018
Capezio Dance Award2013
Guggenheim Fellowship
MacArthur Fellows Program
National Medal of Arts
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography
Kennedy Center Honors
Drama League Award
National Dance Awards

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Born 1941 · age 85

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