I never studied with Balanchine, but his work was very important to me…

Twyla Tharp
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I never studied with Balanchine, but his work was very important to me. ✨ The High Priestess of Creative Movement. Academy of Achievement Interview, www.achievement.org. June 25, 1993.
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I never studied with Balanchine, but his work was very important to me. ✨ The High Priestess of Creative Movement. Academy of Achievement Interview, www.achievement.org. June 25, 1993.

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