Life as a Modern Dancer
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*This writing was originally published on September 28, 2026 on the pateldanceworks website. Shared here with permission by the author. Turning Toward Exquisite Attention by Bhumi B Patel I’ve been thinking a lot about the many times protesters have used mirrors facing the aggressors as shields so that those approaching…
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My Dance Week: Kayla Farrish (New York City)
Self-portrait I am a freelance dancer and also a choreographer, emerging filmmaker, and photographer. I have lived in New York City for the past 5…
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One Good Quote: ka·nei·see collective’s Nevertheless (April 19-22, 2018)
In Fall 2017, Life as a Modern Dancer launched a new concept for post-performance discussion and writing. The goals are multi-fold: What are new ways to…
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A Very Big Leap: Getting 501(c)(3) Status
Banning Bouldin – Founder and Artistic Director of New Dialect This week, I asked colleagues around the country to share about the decision to get…
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Dreaming/Preparing/Dancing: 1 Day Until the Premiere of ka·nei·see collective’s Nevertheless
Photo: picsprobono From Blog Director Jill Randall: Lately, I have been thinking about dance writing and dance publicity. How do we share/invite/entice/preview a work for…
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I’m Jill, the creator and editor for this site. I am passionate about sharing artists’ journeys and offering resources and inspiration for the field.
