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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Higher Ed Prep: 13 Posts
From Blog Director Jill Randall: This is one of my favorite times of the year on the blog – planning ahead for the upcoming school…
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Holding juxtaposition: post-performance reflections on “Four by Four”
Holding juxtaposition: post-performance reflections on “Four by Four” By Emily Hansel Woohoo we did it! I produced my first evening-length choreographic work, and it was…
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One Good Quote: “Go Big or Go Home” with Aiano Nakagawa and Heth Stockton
In Fall 2017, Life as a Modern Dancer launched a new concept for post-performance discussion and writing. The goals are multi-fold: What are new ways to…
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In “FRAMEWORK,” Kristin Damrow & Co Explore The Body Inside And Out
Dancers Brandon Graham, Anna Greenberg Gold, Sawako Ogo, Sam Grayson, and Allegra Bautista. Photo by Hillary Goidell. In “FRAMEWORK,” Kristin Damrow & Co Explore…
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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.
