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Biography
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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Awards & recognition
- honorary doctor of Harvard University · 2018
- Capezio Dance Award · 2013
- Drama League Award
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- Kennedy Center Honors
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- MacArthur Fellows Program
- National Dance Awards
- National Medal of Arts
- Primetime Emmy Award
- Tony Award — Best Direction of a Musical · 2003 · nominated
