Life as a Modern Dancer

Sharing stories, offering resources

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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 SHOUT IN…

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  • For College Students and Recent Grads: Now Next Dance This Summer

    On Tuesdays we dance in and through Support, including the simple and powerful counterbalance. Photo by Alison Waldman. By Ashley Thorndike-Youssef, PhD Think SUMMER! Seven…

  • SaltDanceFest 2016

    SaltDanceFest 2016 brings together internationally renowned artists and dance makers Jeanine Durning, Alex Ketley and Jennifer Nugent, along with esteemed SLC dance artists Daniel Charon, Molly Heller…

  • April 1 Deadline for Proposals for PARtake Journal

      PARtake is a new e-journal dedicated to exploring the theory and application of performance in practice, and the research outputs created through these processes. Performance-as-Research…

  • Building a Dance Company: Open Studios and Rehearsals

    Photo by Becca Green. Wearable art by Amabelle Aguiluz. Open Studios and Rehearsals – How and Why By Stephanie Zaletel It is rare that I…

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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.