Life as a Modern Dancer
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In View: Carmina Burana with Dana Lawton DancesBy Jill Randall Grace Cathedral, San FranciscoApril 19, 2026 A year ago, I got to witness Dana Lawton Dances’ premiere of Carmina Burana at the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. That was only my second time ever at Grace, so there was much…
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Becoming a Teaching Artist: How Subbing Can Support Your Work in K-12 Schools
Do you teach part-time at a K-12 school (public or independent)? Have you considered subbing? Let me explain. Schools are constantly looking for substitute teachers, whether…
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As Heard on NPR: Celebrating the Baryshnikov Arts Center’s 10th Anniversary
I am always on the lookout for pieces on NPR, or podcasts, about dance. Audio can be a great way to publicize, share, and honor…
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Question for This Week: Deepening our Teaching Practice This Coming Semester, Whether Teaching at the College Level, Teens, or Children
Q1 Light by Amber Heaton; amberheaton.com For Seasoned Teaching Artists: Reflection Questions and Inspiration for the Semester Ahead As we dive into this semester, these questions…
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Becoming a Teaching Artist: Thinking about Common Core
I saw this Huffington Post piece mentioned today on social media and was delighted to read it just now. Patricia Reedy of the Luna Dance…
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