About

Known credits:
14
Birthday:
1941-07-01
Place of birth:
Portland, Indiana, USA
Website:

Twyla Tharp

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting

2021 Twyla Moves Actor Self N/A
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2020 Making Chance Work: Choreographing 'Hair' Actor N/A
N/A
2002 The Making of 'Amadeus' Actor Self - Choreographer 59
Average
1979 Hair Actor The Priestess (uncredited) 66
Fair
1970 Zorns Lemma Actor 59
Average
1966 Manual of Arms Actor 58
Average

Directing

1982 The Catherine Wheel Directing Director 59
Average

Crew

2008 Singin' in the Rain Crew Choreographer N/A
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2003 Singin' in the Rain Crew Choreographer N/A
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1989 Baryshnikov by Tharp with American Ballet Theatre Crew Choreographer 59
Average
1986 In the Upper Room Crew Choreographer N/A
N/A
1985 White Nights Crew Choreographer 60
Fair
1984 Amadeus Crew Choreographer 77
Good
1979 Hair Crew Choreographer 66
Fair