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 Bridge to Cunningham in Six Quotations
Left to right: Hope Mohr, Nicole Peisl, and Rashaun Mitchell. Photo by Hillary Goidell. A Bridge to Cunningham in Six Quotations By Garth Grimball …
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Dreaming/Preparing/Dancing: Catch the Final Weekend of Nina Haft & Company’s Precarious Pod
The Dreaming/Preparing/Dancing Preview Series is an opportunity to engage with choreographers and performers alike, offering a window into the process towards a new production. Nina…
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Dreaming/Preparing/Dancing: Opening Weekend for Nina Haft & Company’s Precarious Pod
The Dreaming/Preparing/Dancing Preview Series is an opportunity to engage with choreographers and performers alike, offering a window into the process towards a new production. Nina…
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One Good Quote: Nina Haft & Company in Precarious Pod
Photo: Ebbe Sweet 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…
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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.
