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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on teaching improvisational practice: dispatch from August 2022
Photo: Kyle Adler on teaching improvisational practice: dispatch from August 2022 By Bhumi B Patel “Dominator culture has tried to keep us all afraid,…
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FACT/SF & DISCO RIOT Dance On Making
DISCO RIOT. Photo by Robbie Sweeny. FACT/SF & DISCO RIOT Dance On Making By Garth Grimball FACT/SF and DISCO RIOT, based in San Diego,…
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10 Years, 1381 Posts, and Much Gratitude
Dearest readers, friends, family, and colleagues, Today marks the completion of 10 years of this blog! This week has been a sweet moment to reflect…
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Inside an Insightful Mind: An Interview with Dr. Doug Risner
Inside an Insightful Mind: An Interview with Dr. Doug Risner By Camryn Eaglin Dr. Doug Risner is an accomplished, well-respected dance educator and scholar. With…
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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.
