Twyla Tharp

Acting

Born 1941-07-01 Portland, Indiana, USA 16 credits Primetime Emmy Awards 1 MacArthur Fellows Program 1 Drama League Award 1 National Medal of Arts 1 Kennedy Center Honors 1

Awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award

Primetime Emmy Awards 1 won

— Outstanding Choreography Won

Tony Awards 1 nominated

2003 Best Direction of a Musical Nominated

MacArthur Fellows Program 1 won

— MacArthur Fellows Program Won

Drama League Award 1 won

— Drama League Award Won

National Medal of Arts 1 won

— National Medal of Arts Won

Kennedy Center Honors 1 won

— Kennedy Center Honors Won

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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.

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Filmography

Acting 12 credits