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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“Frolic”: Reflections on the 3rd Annual Queering Dance Festival
“Frolic”: Reflections on the 3rd Annual Queering Dance FestivalBy Molly Rose-Williams Last Saturday I attended “Frolic,” an evening of performances produced as a part…
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5 Questions for Julie Crothers
Julie Crothers. Photo by Hillary Goidell. Last week, I got to connect with Bay Area artist Julie Crothers. Julie is an incredible performer, choreographer, and…
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One Good Quote: “Things I Don’t Tell You” 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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One Good Quote: “Things I Don’t Tell You” 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.
