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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…
Age of Content Captures The Rot And The Joy Of Being Online By Garth Grimball Straight out of the gate: Age of Content ruled. I…
This past week, I got to check in with the collaborators for People Are You Ready, the latest project of Oakland based ensemble MoToR/dance. Today…
The Delight of Family Friendly Performances: “A Charlie Brown Christmas – LIVE!” at the San Francisco Symphony (December 2025) By Jill Randall Even before becoming…
Modern Dance Fan Club: FACT/SF’s Summer Dance Festival, Weekend OneWhat I NeededBy Jill RandallAugust 15-17, 2025ODC TheaterSan Francisco I get to see a lot of…

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