Life as a Modern Dancer
Sharing stories, offering resources
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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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Writing Dancing: With Andrea Olsen
The Place of Dance: A Somatic Guide to Dancing and Dance Making, by Andrea Olsen with Caryn McHose, Wesleyan U. Press 2014 —— Writing Dancing …
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Becoming a Teaching Artist: Prep Time
When I was a brand new teacher – right out of college, teaching at four different sites and about 20-30 classes a week! – nobody ever…
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Student/Teacher/Performer/Admirer: A Correspondence with Ramona Kelley of Twyla Tharp Dance
Student/Teacher/Performer/Admirer: A Correspondence with Ramona Kelley of Twyla Tharp Dance Many years ago, dancer Ramona Kelley was a student of mine in a teen modern…
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For a Graduate Level Choreography Course: Choreographic Inspiration
Art by Amber Heaton; http://www.amberheaton.com/ Here are ideas and quotes from 9 artist profiles of choreographers working all around the United States. As a graduate…
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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.
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