Tharp's Impact on Me
Through out this process, I have been inspired and impacted by Twyla Tharp’s personality, attitude, choreographic process, and more. Something that definitely stood out to me when I first began researching Tharp is her confidence. I remember in an interview, Tharp stated that she knew she had to be the best at what ever she did. I also truly admire her work ethic as well. Tharp grew up a hard worker, and carried it through out her dance and choreographic career. Having such a busy childhood, she knows how to manage her time and give everything she is working on her all. "It's a terrible analogy, but when it comes to your work, you have a war to win." -Twyla Tharp There are two ideas that Tharp uses that I would definitely consider for my own choreographic work and process. Something that Tharp does when she is in a choreographic rut is shout ‘Begin!’ and just start moving. I tend to get into ruts of...