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I would have to challenge the term, modern dance. I dont really use that term in relation to my work. I simply think of
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"I would have to challenge the term, modern dance. I don't really use that term in relation to my work. I simply think of it as dancing. I think of it as moving"

- Twyla Tharp

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Twyla Tharp's quote speaks with the concept that modern-day dance is a subjective term. She does not utilize the term "modern-day dance" to describe her work, instead she just describes it as "dancing" or "moving". This suggests that she does not think that contemporary dance is an unique category, however rather a broad term that includes all types of dance. She believes that all forms of dance are valid and should be appreciated, regardless of whether they are thought about "modern" or not. This quote likewise speaks to the idea that modern dance is continuously evolving and changing, which it is not a fixed category. Twyla Tharp's quote encourages us to consider modern dance as an ever-changing art kind, and to value all kinds of dance for their distinct qualities.

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Twyla Tharp This quote is written / told by Twyla Tharp somewhere between July 1, 1941 and today. She was a famous Dancer from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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