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: Hawaii
Adaptations Dance Theater The State by State Project, through Life as a Modern Dancer: Throughout 2018, we will highlight one state per week….its arts council,…
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One Good Quote: Stranger Lover Dreamer (March 16-18 @ Dance Mission Theater)
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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Catching Up with Eddie Martinez of Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch (Artist Profile #85)
Eddie Martinez first wrote an artist profile for the blog in February 2015. This week, we are excited to catch up with him three years…
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Musings on “Unison”
After a recent performance in San Francisco, I was musing on the choreographic use of unison. When does it really “work?” Why do I personally…
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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.
