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Dancer and choreographer known for making use of popular music in ballet. She received a number of awards during her career, including two Emmies and the Princess Grace Award for Outstanding Artistry in 2006.She used the music from The Beach Boys to choreograph Deuce Coupe.She choreographed dances to the musical Movin' Out which features the songs of Billy Joel.
BEFORE FAMEShe was named after Twila Thornburg, who was the Pig Princess at the 89th Annual Muncie Fair, which was held in Indiana.
PERSONAL LIFEGave birth to her son, Jesse, on March 3, 1971. She has been married and divorced twice.
FUN FACTSDancer Twyla Tharp were born on Tuesday, birthstone is Ruby, the seaon was Summer in the Chinese year of Snake, it is 177 days until Twyla Tharp next birthday.
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