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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A Practice of Unknowing, Breaking Away from Structures and Habits: An Interview with San Francisco Dance Artist Jennifer Perfilio
Shareen DeRyan and Emma Lanier. Photo by Jennifer Perfilio. A Practice of Unknowing, Breaking Away from Structures and Habits: An Interview with San Francisco Dance…
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Cultivating Healthy, Equitable Workplaces for Dancers
Samuel Melecio-Zambrano, Emily Hansel, and Cora Cliburn at work in an outdoor rehearsal. Cultivating Healthy, Equitable Workplaces for Dancers By Emily Hansel Two months ago,…
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It’s More Than Dance: An Interview with Kennedy Cannon (Black Dancers in Higher Education Series)
Kennedy Cannon It’s More Than Dance: An Interview with Kennedy Cannon (Black Dancers in Higher Education Series) By Camryn Eaglin What does it look like…
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Recap: March on the Blog
Asha Yates. Photo courtesy of the artist. Read Camryn Eaglin's March interview with Asha Yates here. In case you missed a few, here are…
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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.
