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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Speaking as a Teaching Artist: Helen Simoneau, Katie Kruger, and Natalie Desch
Over the past three years, 100 working artists have shared their stories and career paths on this blog. One of the biggest themes to emerge…
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The 2015 Virtual Writers’ Workshop for Dancers (Exercise #6)
By Jill Randall* Writing Exercise #6: Creative Writing from Three Perspectives This playful writing task asks you to write from your own,…
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The Virtual Book Club Has Begun: First Reading Assignment for July 8
From Blog Director Jill Randall: Responding to several conversations recently with arts administrators from around the United States, it seemed like a great time to…
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A Modern Dancer’s Guide to….Portland, Oregon
SubRosa Photo: Design by Goats Portland is a burgeoning dance scene; you can find dance performances here almost every weekend non-stop throughout the year.…
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