Since graduating from Barnard College in 1963, Twyla Tharp has choreographed more than 160 works: 129 dances, 12 television specials, five Hollywood movies, four full-length ballets, four Broadway shows and two figure skating routines. She is author of three books, and received one Tony Award, two Emmy Awards, 19 honorary doctorates, the Vietnam Veterans of America President's Award, the 2004 National Medal of the Arts, the 2008 Jerome Robbins Prize as well as a 2008 Kennedy Center Honor. Her many grants include the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Fellowship. Ms Tharp is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and an Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. In addition to choreographing for her own company »Twyla Tharp Dance«, she has created dances for companies worldwide. Today, Ms Tharp continues to create. (Status: 2024)