Extras

American Masters

How does Twyla Tharp create new dances?

Clip: 03/26/2021 | 1m 1s

Twyla Tharp's creative process is very physical.

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Tharp and Baryshnikov's "totally unexpected" collaboration

Clip: 03/26/2021 | 4m 32s

The collaboration was "lightening in a bottle," according to Tharp.

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The time Twyla Tharp pushed David Byrne to his limits

Clip: 03/26/2021 | 2m 58s

In 1981, Twyla Tharp commissioned David Byrne of the Talking Heads to write music for her.

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The time Twyla Tharp setup a performance in Central Park

Clip: 03/26/2021 | 1m 48s

Archival footage shows one of Twyla Tharp's dances in Central Park amongst the public.

American Masters

Twyla Moves

Preview: 03/26/2021 | 2m 36s

Explore the life of legendary dancer, director and choreographer Twyla Tharp.

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Twyla Tharp's Famous 'Eight Jelly Roll' Dance

Clip: 03/26/2021 | 55s

'Eight Jelly Rolls' was one of Twyla Tharp's first music-inspired choreographed dances.

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Twyla Tharp's very valuable college decision

Clip: 03/26/2021 | 1m 17s

How Tharp directed her own education at Barnard College.

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What's it like choreographing a dance for Zoom?

Clip: 03/26/2021 | 2m 3s

Tharp discovers a technical challenge that makes choreographing virtually even harder.

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Twyla Tharp: Inside Look

Clip: 03/12/2021 | 2m

Twyla Tharp provide an inside look at the way she approaches her work.