Twyla Tharp's famous "Eight Jelly Rolls" Dance
Season 35
Episode 3
About the Episode
Choreographed by Twyla Tharp in 1971, "Eight Jelly Rolls" has become a canonical work in American dance history. The style exhibited in the performance combines elements from classical ballet, jazz, tap, athletics, hip-hop, and also includes music by Jelly Roll Morton.
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Extras
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The Disappearance of Miss Scott [ASL]
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.1:23:30 -
The Disappearance of Miss Scott [Extended Audio Description + OC]
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.1:34:14 -
Isabella Rossellini compares her acting and modeling
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The Disappearance of Miss Scott [Extended Audio Description + OC]
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.4:18 -
The Disappearance of Miss Scott [ASL]
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.3:18 -
American Masters 2025 sneak peek
Discover the lives of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape.0:32 -
Hazel Scott went on strike in her most popular film role
Hazel Scott went on strike while shooting "The Heat's On," where she plays two pianos at once.4:19 -
When Hazel Scott was accused of communist ties
When Hazel Scott was accused of affiliations with communism, she was determined to clear her name.4:18 -
When Hazel Scott started jazzing the classics
Discover how Hazel Scott started jazzing the classics.2:29 -
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.3:18
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