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Misty Copeland with Twyla Tharp

Enjoy conversations with artists and cultural icons — including Seal, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Min Jin Lee, Nathaniel Mary Quinn, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Kimmel and Twyla Tharp — as they break down their craft and careers and share personal memories in intimate, thought-provoking discussions with interviewers Misty Copeland, Henry Winkler, Ann Curry and Rhiannon Giddens.

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Misty Copeland with Twyla Tharp

Season 1 Episode 7 | 26m 8s | CC

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.

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