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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Paufve Dance Remembers and Looks Forward
Olivia Caldeira Holston in "OLIVIA!" filmed by Julia Sweeney. Image description: Close up of a young woman' s face and upper body, dancing outdoors, facing…
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One Good Quote: “Not About Race Dance” with Gerald Casel Dance (December 2021)
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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Dreams of Friday: Kristin Damrow & Company Premiers “Medium” on November 5th in San Francisco
Video description for trailer: Anna Greenberg Gold is laying down with the color of the room changing around them. Macio Payomo is moving through a…
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Modern Dance Fan Club: Funsch Dance Experience in “EPOCH”
Victor Talledos in "EPOCH." Photo by John Hill. Image description: A solo, masked dancer on a stage with black marley and a dark background. Dancer…
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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.
