Life as a Modern Dancer
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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 wild light…
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How many MFA programs in dance are in the United States? (Summer 2025 update)
The Saint Mary's College of California MFA Program From Blog Director Jill Randall: In Spring 2016, an online conversation led to me creating this list…
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“Dancing with Bob,” Dancing in Time
“Set and Reset” (1983). Choreography: Trisha Brown. Performers: Trisha Oesterling, Trisha Brown, and Wil Swanson. Photographer: © Mark Hanauer “Dancing with Bob,” Dancing in Time…
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Reflections on “Heart String” by Ciarra D’Onofrio
Ciarra D'Onofrio in "Heart String." Photo by Bruce Patt. Reflections on "Heart String" by Ciarra D'Onofrio By Molly Rose-Williams Three days after watching Heart String,…
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One Good Quote: Ciarra D’Onofrio + Dancers in “Heart String”
Back in Fall 2017, Life as a Modern Dancer launched a new concept for post-performance discussion and writing. The goals were multi-fold: What are new…
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I’m Jill, the creator and editor for this site. I am passionate about sharing artists’ journeys and offerings resources and inspiration for the field.
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