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Interview: Twyla Tharp

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Marc Myers
Sep 30, 2022
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Twyla Tharp has long been a master of translating American pop music into modern dance movement. Starting in 1965, Twyla pioneered modern dance choreography set to music heard most often on transistor radios, giving pop a fresh expression. To show you just how hip and maverick Twyla was early on, two years out of college in 1965 she formed Twyla Tharp D…

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