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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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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Low Residency Masters Programs in the United States
Jill Randall – MFA candidate at Saint Mary's College of California; photo by David Gaylord This fall, the Life as a Modern Dancer Blog is highlighting…
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Spotlight on MFA Programs: UCLA
Degrees offered: M.F.A. in Dance, M.A. in Culture and Performance, and Ph.D. in Culture and Performance Department’s website: http://www.wacd.ucla.edu/ Audition and application deadlines: Application due November 1 to be considered…
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MFA Dance in Review – Call for Submissions
Last year, I began a simple website to offer an opportunity and forum for dance criticism about MFA dance concerts. I believe that dance reviews…
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