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: Dance in Alaska
The State by State Project, through Life as a Modern Dancer, 2018: Throughout 2018, we will highlight one state per week….its arts council, dance…
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The 2018 Artists’ Gratitude Project: Week 2
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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Artist Profile #163: Kristin Damrow (Oakland, CA)
Photo: George E. Baker Hometown: Mosinee, Wisconsin Current city: Oakland, California Age: 30 College and degree: B.A. Dance, Columbia College Chicago Website: http://www.kristindamrowcompany.com How you…
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Blogging from Tennessee: Julie Crothers Shares about New Dialect’s Winter Intensive (Day #5 – Last Day)
This week, we are lucky to have San Francisco Bay Area dancer Julie Crothers writing for the blog, sharing about her experience at New Dialect's…
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