The Amazing Twyla Tharp

Twyla Tharp is 80 years old and still dancing and creating dance!  She one of the most celebrated and innovative dancers and choreographers of our time. Her work combines ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, and other dance forms in a way that was initially considered radical.

(Photo by Annie Leibovitz)

She was the subject of a recent PBS 'American Masters' documentary.  You can see a preview here:

You can also hear a really interesting recent interview with her, on NPR's, Fresh Air, podcast.  I love how matter-of-fact and "real" she is in this interview.