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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One Good Quote: MidCentury Blue(s) with the Wax Poet(s)
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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Check out MidCentury Blue(s) This Weekend in Berkeley
The Wax Poet(s) – Garth Grimball and Heather Stockton – premiere their latest project today and tomorrow in Berkeley at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center. Check out…
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Breaking Down with KWENTO
Catherine Liu. Photo by Andy Strong. Breaking Down with KWENTO By Garth Grimball KWENTO’s Break, a premiere directed and danced by Catherine Liu, artistic director,…
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Still Lingering: Reflections on “Action Potential,” Six Months Later
Shira Yaziv and Megan Lowe. Photo by Sebastian Arrua. Still Lingering: Reflections on “Action Potential,” Six Months Later By Molly Rose-Williams On August 27, 2019,…
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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.
