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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My Dance Week: Jayme Klinger Host
About My Dance Week: Once a month, an artist sketches out or writes out (literally) his/her week. One of the hardest things for a young dancer…
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The 2015 Virtual Writers’ Workshop for Dancers (Exercise #3)
From Blog Director Jill Randall: I am thrilled to create another monthly column for the Life as a Modern Dancer Blog. Whether you are a…
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Becoming a Teaching Artist: Teaching Technique Classes for Teens and Adults
A colleague had just asked me for a resource for new technique teachers, and I prepared this envisioning exercise as dancers begin to prepare to…
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Attention College Dance Majors: The Blog Needs Your Ideas!
Dear Life as a Modern Dancer readers, If you are a dance major, please take 5 minutes to complete this short survey. Your responses will help…
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