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Back in Fall 2017, Life as a Modern Dancer launched One Good Quote for post-performance discussion and writing. The goals were multi-fold: The premise is simple, and 8 years later, still offers a valuable platform for artists and audience members alike. If you experienced the live performance of wild light…
Rogelio Lopez in "Entre Despierto y Dormido." Photo by Ryan Kwok. Looking Back and Celebrating: Dance Performances in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2022…
Bodies, Communication, and Somatic Awareness By Jill Randall I have been a huge fan of Andrea Olsen for years. Reading her 2014 book The Place…
New Dance Books in 2022By Jill Randall I always love compiling a book list! Please find below the wonderful and exciting titles of the year…
Photo by Steve Disenhof Contingency plans that support dancers’ mental and physical health By Emily Hansel While dancing in a recent performance, I…

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