Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.

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About Twyla Tharp

Portrait of Twyla Tharp

Twyla Tharp ( ; born July 1, 1941) 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...

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