Born on July 1, 1941 in Portland, IN. I'm an author, choreographer, and dancer who currently lives in New York City. Graduated from Barnard College in 1963 with a degree in art history. In 1966, I formed my own dance company Twyla Tharp Dance in 1965. My work incorporates classical music, jazz, and contemporary pop music. I have choreographed over 160 works, 129 dances, and 12 tv specials. At age 8, my family and I moved to the desert of Rialto, CA. As my dancing career was taking off, I started taking dance lessons at the Vera Lynn School of Dance at age 12. I can't wait to see where my dancing career takes me in the future. #dancer #choreographer #author #love #dance