Life as a Modern Dancer

Sharing stories, offering resources

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  • Moving Alone and Together in Pei-Ling Kao’s EPICBy Max Winig EPIC, a 2026 dance production by Pei-Ling Kao in collaboration with Sunny Nai-HsuanYang, looks at the relationship between chaos and order. Blending Kao’s expertise in post-modern dance with Yang’s hip hop prowess, it explored themes around individual identity and group…

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  • Quote for Today: From Paloma McGregor

    Brooklyn Arts Exchange open studio of Building a Better Fishtrap (paper ocean created by Sara Jimenez); photo by Sara Jimenez As I move through this landscape…

  • Building a Dance Company: Ideas from Jo Kreiter

    Today I am re-reading Jo Kreiter's artist profile, which was published on February 2, 2016. Excerpts are shared here, related to building a dance company.   …

  • Quote for Today: From Amy Chavasse

    deux dogtooth I’m all in with this dance/performance endeavor. Even as I continue to build on my skills as a teacher and choreographer, I still…

  • What are the skills a modern dancer needs in 2016?

    Michelle Boulé     “White”     Photo by Ted Roeder "What are the skills a modern dancer needs in ______?" I ask this question…

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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.