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: California
A 2 minute video clip – offering a window into the work of vertical dance company Bandaloop From Blog Director Jill Randall: This week's…
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The 2018 Artists’ Gratitude Project: Week 5 (Arts Education Towards Social Justice)
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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My Dance Week: Teaching Full-Time in a 6th-12th Grade Public School
Today we hear from Sarah Billings Wheeler: I currently teach full-time at a 6-12 public school in NYC; the schedule below is how…
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One Good Quote: Kristin Damrow & Company in EAMES (January 25-27, 2018)
From Blog Director Jill Randall: In Fall 2017, Life as a Modern Dancer launched a new concept for post-performance discussion and writing. The goals are multi-fold:…
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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.
