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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Quote for Today: From Jae Neal
Photo: Aeric Meredith-Goujon Dance making – who can be called a dance maker now? I find this time to be a blessing. When all…
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12 Resources and Reading Lists for Teaching Undergrad and Graduate Level Dance Courses This Winter/Spring
One of my favorite aspects of the blog is sharing free resources, whether it be a journal to use in a technique course or a…
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Relearning Agency: A Dancer’s Call for Collective Action
Photo of Emily Hansel by Tricia Cronin for Post:Ballet. Relearning Agency: A Dancer’s Call for Collective Action By Emily Hansel I’m a professional freelance…
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Twelve Favorites in 2020, from the Blog and Beyond
Jae Neal. Photo: Aeric Meredith-Goujon. Read Jae's Shelter-in-Place Dance Dictionary here. Each December, I love looking back at the blog and seeing its journey…
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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.
