Come Quote by Twyla Tharp
“Modern dancers should be doing things no one else is doing, and it should come from the gut.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Dance Philosophy, 2015
Modern dance should be innovative, authentic, and instinctual, not merely imitational.
In simple terms: Dance must be original and gut‑driven.
Key Takeaway
Create from instinct, not imitation.
Themes
creativity
authenticity
innovation
Mood
inspired
provocative
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- choreography
- performance art
- education
- personal expression
Key Concepts
embodied knowledge
artistic risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance novelty with audience?
- What guides your creative instinct?
A Different Perspective
Risk of alienating audiences with obscure work.
