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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Review/Response: “Talking Circle” with Risa Jaroslow & Dancers
From left: Erin Yen, Sharon Dalke, and Chelsea Reichert in Talking Circle. Photo by Robbie Sweeny. Risa Jaroslow & Dancers Talking Circle May 12, 2022…
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Circling Freedom with Risa Jaroslow & Dancers
From left: Erin Yen, Chelsea Reichert and Sharon Dalke in Talking Circle. Photo by Robbie Sweeny. Circling Freedom with Risa Jaroslow & Dancers By…
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Review/Response: “Are You There God? It’s Me, Jules” with Julie Crothers
Julie Crothers. Photo by Hans Holtan. Are You There God? It’s Me, Jules NOHspace, San Francisco April 15, 2022, 7pm Choreographed and Performed by Julie…
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One Good Quote: “One Body, Five Dances, Six Perspectives II” with Peiling Kao Dances
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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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.
