Life as a Modern Dancer

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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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  • Saving the Mills College Dance Program: Katie Faulkner’s Letter

    As many dancers have heard, Mills College in Oakland, California is considering eliminating the dance major. A petition has been shared widely online over the…

  • Three Perspectives: On Chairing a Dance Department

      "Upswing" by Amber Heaton: http://www.amberheaton.com/g8biwqalcfjpqcwwy029nmvrwicwxa  From Blog Director Jill Randall: Today's post is an unusual one for Life as a Modern Dancer. I rarely post writing anonymously,…

  • Quote for Today: Joan Woodbury

     Today's quote comes from Joan Woodbury's artist profile this week.    On the subject of teaching: I am always a little shocked or perhaps saddened…

  • Artist Profile #114: Rashaun Mitchell (Brooklyn, NY)

    Hometown: Stamford, CT Current city: Brooklyn, NY Age: 37 College and degree: Sarah Lawrence College, BA (concentration in dance) Website: rashaunsilasdance.com How you pay the bills: 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.