Biography
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
Cast Credits
Twyla Moves
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2021
Making Chance Work: Choreographing 'Hair'
Character:
MOVIE • 2020
The Making of 'Amadeus'
Character: Self - Choreographer
MOVIE • 2002
Hair
Character: The Priestess (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1979
The Kennedy Center Honors
Character: Self
TV • 1978
Zorns Lemma
Character:
MOVIE • 1970
Manual of Arms
Character:
MOVIE • 1966
Tony Awards
Character: Self - Winner
TV • 1956
Crew
Crew Credits
Singin' in the Rain
Role: Choreographer
MOVIE • 2008
Singin' in the Rain
Role: Choreographer
MOVIE • 2003
Baryshnikov by Tharp with American Ballet Theatre
Role: Choreographer
MOVIE • 1989
In the Upper Room
Role: Choreographer
MOVIE • 1986
White Nights
Role: Choreographer
MOVIE • 1985
Amadeus
Role: Choreographer
MOVIE • 1984
The Catherine Wheel
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1982
Hair
Role: Choreographer
MOVIE • 1979