Twyla Tharp

Twyla Tharp is American choreographer and dancer, having choreographed more than 135 dances in the last 50 years. When Tharp was 23 years old, she started her own dance company; Tharp went on to choreograph for several other companies including The American Ballet Theatre, The New York City Ballet, and The Paris Opera Ballet. She has choreographed numerous films, including Hair and Amadeus, and her work has steadily appeared on Broadway since 1980. She is the recipient of two Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. She lives in New York City and continues to choreograph and lecture around the world.