Tharp

American  

[thahrp] / θɑrp /

noun

1. Twyla born 1941, U.S. dancer and choreographer.

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Tharp British  

/ θɑːp /

noun

1. Twyla (ˈtwaɪlə). born 1941, US choreographer, whose work fuses classical ballet with modern dance

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Example Sentences

Mr. Cheshire profiles Bruce Heezen and Marie Tharp, who dedicated their professional lives to mapping the entirety of the ocean floor in partnership with National Geographic magazine and, later, the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over those six decades, Tharp had her ups and downs — the company disbanded and reformed.

From Los Angeles Times

Tharp, who directed, choreographed and conceived “How Long Blues,” which runs June 1 through 23, regards the proscenium as a wonderful thing.

From New York Times

Twyla Tharp’s “Bach Duet” is only six minutes long.

From New York Times

“How Long Blues” will start previews June 1 in a collaboration among Tharp, T Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.

From Seattle Times