Twyla Tharp
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Summary
Twyla Tharp was born on July 1, 1941[1], in Portland[2]. She has worked as a choreographer[3], writer[4], dancer[5], ballet dancer[6], and film director[7]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,121 views/month, #6,909 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Educated at: Barnard College[10], Columbia University[11], Pomona College[12], San Bernardino Valley College[13]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[14], MacArthur Fellows Program[15], National Medal of Arts[16], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography[17], Capezio Dance Award[18], Kennedy Center Honors[19], honorary doctor of Harvard University[20], Drama League Award[21], National Dance Awards[22]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Commons category: Twyla Tharp[25]
- Family name: Tharp[26]
- Given name: Twyla[27]
- Official website: http://www.twylatharp.org[28]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: Twyla Tharp[31]
Why It Matters
Twyla Tharp has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Twyla Tharp born?
Twyla Tharp's place of birth was Portland[2].
What did Twyla Tharp do for work?
Twyla Tharp worked as a choreographer[3], writer[4], dancer[5], ballet dancer[6], and film director[7].
Where did Twyla Tharp go to school?
Twyla Tharp was educated at Barnard College[10], Columbia University[11], Pomona College[12], and San Bernardino Valley College[13].
What awards did Twyla Tharp receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[14], MacArthur Fellows Program[15], National Medal of Arts[16], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography[17].