Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Uncategorized Speakeasy with Twyla Tharp
Posted by Julia Victor on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Tony Award-winning dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp once again explores the dynamics between music and love through her latest production, Come Fly With Me. Using the sounds of Ol' Blue Eyes, she tells the love stories of four couples during one evening at a club. As always with Tharp, viewers should expect a night of great dance, vivid colors, and “the exploration of ‘Romance’ with a capital ‘R.’” Come Fly With Me opens Wed., Sept. 23, 8 p.m., at the Alliance Theatre.
Like most little girls, you started dancing at a young age. When did you have that “This is it” moment when you realized dance would be a part of your life forever?
When I graduated from college. I had a choice to go to graduate school or to dance and I decided that dancing was what I did best so that’s what I’d do.
Was there anyone or anything in particular that helped you to make that decision?
Not really, I just loved to dance.
What is your favorite piece that you’ve choreographed?
Oh, that’s not fair to ask! They’re like children. Every one of them has a purpose.
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