413 Quotes by Twyla Tharp

I think that probably the moments of discovery do come from a place that is not totally organized. Order is something that we already know about. Discoveries are in a place we don't already know about.

Counterpoint is a component that gives real energy, and it is about optimism.

My dancers expect me to deliver because my choreography represents their livelihood.

Critics should be looked at simply as commentators.

My father always said, 'I don't care if you're a ditch digger, as long as you're the best ditch digger in the world.'

It's very difficult to justify a profession as a dancer.

Desire is the first thing a modern dancer should have. Skill can be developed. But if you don't have desire as a modern dancer, forget it.

What I do remember is visualization of the sound of music, seeing bodies in movement in relation to how music sounded, because my mother practiced at the keyboard a lot and I also went to her lessons. As a two year old, three year old I remember seeing things in movement.

I have not wanted to intimidate audiences. I have not wanted my dancing to be an elitist form. That doesn't mean I haven't wanted it to be excellent.