Each week following an artist's post, reflection questions and research ideas will get posted. These are aimed towards college level courses (senior seminar, composition, dance education, and more), but of course anyone can read the postscript and find thought-provoking questions and activities.

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Discuss: Teaching Artistry

Discuss this idea in a dance education course or senior seminar course. What is a "teaching artist?" Consider what Pamela wrote:

I feel incredibly fortunate to have a job that focuses on dance and that challenges me. I also continue to perform regularly. My teaching life and my professional dance artist life complement and feed each other, and I continue to learn a lot, from both my students and my peers. Very fulfilling.

Research: The Architects

Pamela is a member of the Architects, an improvisational group that performs and leads workshops. Spend ten minutes on their site. What do they do? Why improvisation? Where can you study with them?

http://www.architectsdance.org

Reflect: Desire and Drive

In her final thoughts, Pamela commented that dancers today need "strong drive and an undeniable desire." Consider your own level of drive and desire. Is it for dance in general – or performing, choreographing, teaching, etc?