Twyla Tharp, American dancer and choreographer

Twyla Tharp

American dancer and choreographer (born 1941)

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…