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Episode 7 Preview | Misty Copeland with Twyla Tharp

Season 1 Episode 7 | 32s

National Medal of the Arts honoree and dance and choreography icon Twyla Tharp explores her storied career and creative process with internationally acclaimed dancer and host Misty Copeland. The two break down some of Tharp’s most famous pieces, including 1971’s “Eight Jelly Rolls” and “Deuce Coupe” from 1973, and share their experiences learning different dance styles.

Episode 7 Preview | Misty Copeland with Twyla Tharp
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