Life as a Modern Dancer
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In View: Carmina Burana with Dana Lawton DancesBy Jill Randall Grace Cathedral, San FranciscoApril 19, 2026 A year ago, I got to witness Dana Lawton Dances’ premiere of Carmina Burana at the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. That was only my second time ever at Grace, so there was much…
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New Ideas for the New School Year: Three High School Dance Teachers Share
Creative-based projects….community-based dance….and the beginner's mind…. From Kristin Blatzheim of Apple Valley High School (Apple Valley, MN): After a few experiences with my students last…
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Catching Up with Melecio Estrella (Artist Profile #2)
Melecio Estrella (right) and family Artist Melecio Estrella (Oakland, CA) was one of the first people to write for Life as a Modern Dancer. Five…
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The Arts Administrator’s Alphabet: The Letter L
Design: Jenny Lederer www.jennylederer.com Throughout 2017, we will be using the alphabet as a novel way to unpack the many concepts of arts administration. Please…
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For a Freshman Seminar Course: A Reading List (UPDATED August 2017)
Michelle Yard performing in the Mark Morris Dance Group ("Mozart Dances") For a Freshman Seminar Course: A Reading List From Blog Director Jill Randall: Looking…
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