I have not wanted to intimidate audiences. I have not wanted my dancin…

Twyla Tharp
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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. ✨ The High Priestess of Creative Movement. Academy of Achievement Interview, www.achievement.org. June 25, 1993.
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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. ✨ The High Priestess of Creative Movement. Academy of Achievement Interview, www.achievement.org. June 25, 1993.

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