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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The State by State Project: Indiana
Dance Kaleidoscope The State by State Project, through Life as a Modern Dancer: Throughout 2018, we will highlight one state per week….its arts council, dance…
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The 2018 Artists’ Gratitude Project: Week 14 (Becoming a Teaching Artist)
The 2018 Artists’ Gratitude Project: A Weekly Practice The potential for positivity, hope, change, and appreciation. Do you feel the dichotomy? Many artists come from…
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A Year of Wellness: Starting the Month of April
From Blog Director Jill Randall: Hello and Happy Spring! As the calendar turns to the month of April, and with a bit of sun on…
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The State by State Project: Illinois
Leslie Cuyjet and Cynthia Oliver in BOOM! Photo: Yi Chun Wu The State by State Project, through Life as a Modern Dancer: Throughout 2018, we…
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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.
