Twyla Tharp
Keynote Speaker: Choreographer, Tony Award Winner, Author
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Categories:Author, Performing Arts, Creativity, Inspirational, Music, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Health & Wellness, Women in Business, Women's Health, Business, Innovation, Storytelling, Motivational, College, Celebrity, Leadership, Television & Film, Art & Design
Twyla Tharp Biography
Twyla Tharp is much more than just a choreographer; she is also an entrepreneur, manager, and accomplished businesswoman.
Tharp founded Twyla Tharp Dance company in 1965, transforming it from its humble beginnings into a Tony Award-winning organization with the Broadway hit "Movin' Out." Her entrepreneurial drive and managerial skills have been pivotal in motivating and maintaining her company, which she does with a blend of creativity and discipline.
"Magical moments of inspiration have little to do with creativity. It’s mainly a matter of discipline—lots and lots of discipline," Tharp says. She equates her choreography work to management, viewing the direction of dancers as a form of behavioral management through effective communication. Her managerial approach focuses on four core tasks: identifying talent, seeking the spectacular, making them stretch, and adopting a parental role. Her book "The Creative Habit: Learn it and Use It for Life" elaborates on how anyone can harness the creative power she employs.
Throughout her career, Tharp has shown an uncanny ability to identify talent in unexpected places, including inexperienced or older dancers, and pushes them beyond their perceived limits, similar to the demanding expectations a CEO might set for their employees. Despite her extensive commitments, which include choreographing more than 160 dances, winning numerous awards, writing multiple books such as "Push Comes to Shove" and "The Collaborative Habit: Life Lessons for Working Together," and directing choreography for films like "Hair," "Ragtime," and "Amadeus," Tharp has never shied away from hard work.
Tharp's presentations not only instill a strong work ethic but also inspire creativity in everyone who attends—whether they are peers, family members, or employees. Her extensive career achievements, including two Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and recognition like the Kennedy Center Honor in 2008, illustrate her remarkable influence in the dance and entertainment industries. She continues to create and choreograph for dance companies worldwide, showing that her life's work revolves around her passion for dance and creative expression.
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How much does it cost to book Twyla Tharp for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Twyla Tharp, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Twyla Tharp, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Twyla Tharp speak about?
Twyla Tharp is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Performing Arts, Creativity, Inspirational, Music, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Health & Wellness, Women in Business, Women's Health, Business, Innovation, Storytelling, Motivational, College, Celebrity, Leadership, Television & Film and Art & Design.
Where does Twyla Tharp travel from?
Twyla Tharp generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Twyla Tharp?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Twyla Tharp for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Twyla Tharp for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Twyla Tharp or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Twyla Tharp is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Performing Arts and Creativity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Twyla Tharp for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Twyla Tharp generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Benjamin Zander, Stacy Allison and Martha Williamson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Twyla Tharp for an upcoming event.
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The Better You
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WELLNESS
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COLLABORATION
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THE CREATIVE HABIT
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Choreographer
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If Twyla Tharp Is Dracula, Dance Is Her Lifeblood : NPR
Dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp celebrates her 50th year in professional dance by taking two new shows on the road: Preludes and Fugues and Yowzie ...
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Twyla Tharp: The possibilities are endless - The Washington Post
NEW YORK — In her 50th year of making dances, Twyla Tharp has no patience for a retrospective. She has no patience for much of anything, to tell you the truth ...
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Twyla Tharp reflects on 50 years: Can't stop, won't stop - Chicago ...
Twyla Tharp reflects on 50 years of dance and why there is no end in sight for the 74-year-old.
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How do I book Twyla Tharp to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Twyla Tharp for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Twyla Tharp, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Twyla Tharp or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Twyla Tharp for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Twyla Tharp, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Twyla Tharp, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Twyla Tharp speak about?
Twyla Tharp is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Performing Arts, Creativity, Inspirational, Music, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Health & Wellness, Women in Business, Women's Health, Business, Innovation, Storytelling, Motivational, College, Celebrity, Leadership, Television & Film and Art & Design. -
Where does Twyla Tharp travel from?
Twyla Tharp generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Twyla Tharp?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Twyla Tharp for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Twyla Tharp for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Twyla Tharp or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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