1979Nominee
Best Performance
Hair
Twyla Tharp
Actor · Director
Portland, Indiana, USA
July 1, 1941
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1984Winner
Best Performance
Amadeus
1985Nominee
Best Performance
White Nights
Career Highlights
1994Highlight
Best Performance
I'll Do Anything
2021Highlight
Best Performance
Twyla Moves