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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Becoming a Teaching Artist: 25 Playful Props for Preschool and K-5 Dance Classes
Photo found on Pinterest from buggyandbuddy.com Props have endless possibilities. Solo work…duet work….the whole group. Over, under, around, and through. Toss, stretch, spin, and…
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Ririe-Woodbury’s Dynamic Fall Program (and the 3 Choreographers Behind It)
The Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company is a long-standing, thriving company now into its 53rd year. (Congratulations to R-W!) Under the direction of Artistic Director Daniel Charon,…
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Teach K-3 Creative Dance Classes? Some Book Suggestions for Exploring the Themes of Fall, Seasons, and Halloween
From Blog Director Jill Randall: One of my passions in creative dance classes is the intersection of language and movement. Books can spark ideas; the…
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Artist Profile #158: Raja Feather Kelly (Brooklyn, NY)
Photo credit: Kate Enman Hometown: Fort Hood, Texas + Long Branch, New Jersey Current city: Brooklyn, New York Age: 30 Attended an arts high school?…
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