Interview with The Mermaid

Meet Yuan Yuan Tan, dancer in San Francisco Ballet's The Little Mermaid

Meet Yuan Yuan Tan who dances the title role in San Francisco Ballet's The Little Mermaid and learn how she uses highly expressive movement to evoke her character's emotional turmoil. The Little Mermaid from San Francisco Ballet airs on Great Performances Friday, December 16, 2011 at 9 p.m. (check local listings) as part of the PBS Arts Fall Festival.

AIR DATE 12/15/11

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