Twyla Tharp

I often say that in making dances I can make a world where I think things are done morally, done democratically, done honestly.

Dance is the most fundamental of all art forms.

'The Creative Habit' is basically about how you work alone, how you survive as a solitary artist. 'The Collaborative Habit' is obviously about surviving with other people.

As a young boy, I did a lot of foolish things. I made a lot of mistakes. And you live and learn.

Who can sit back as our towns and cities are torn apart by violence and be content with the status quo?

I've always been very determined, ever since I was a little girl, to make my way.