Twyla Tharp, (born July 1 1941), American dancer and choreographer who won three Emmy Awards for her [1985] television production Baryshnikov by Tharp.
After graduating in Art History she joined the Paul Taylor Dance Company in [1963]. She formed her own group in [1965].
Her work has encompassed classical music, jazz and contemporary pop music.
She has choreographed dances for several films including:
- Hair
- Ragtime
- Amadeus
- White Nights
