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 2018 Artists’ Gratitude Project: Week 11 (Downtime)
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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The State by State Project: Georgia
Dance Truck 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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One Good Quote: Kizuna Dance (March 10, 2018 @ Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, Berkeley)
Photo by Matt Cawrey From Blog Director Jill Randall: In Fall 2017, Life as a Modern Dancer launched a new concept for post-performance discussion and…
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A Response to Tara Pilbrow’s “2+1”
By Molly Rose-Williams When was the last time you straight-up, no holds barred, absolutely lost your mind at a dance show? I’m talking drool-worthy delight,…
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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.
