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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The Artists’ Gratitude Project: Week 50 (The Experience of Humility)
The 2018 Artists’ Gratitude Project: A Weekly Practice The potential for positivity, hope, change, and appreciation. Do you feel the dichotomy? Many artists come from…
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Artist Profile #166: Kathleen Hermesdorf (San Francisco)
Photo: Robbie Sweeny Hometown: Born in Atlanta, Georgia. Mostly grew up in Clarendon Hills, near Chicago, Illinois. Current city: San Francisco Age: 51 College and degree:…
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A Year of Wellness: An Idea for December
From Blog Director Jill Randall: For this month, or this week, what about considering the idea of contentment in relation to your wellness? I am…
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The Artists’ Gratitude Project: Week 49 (Funders and Foundations)
The 2018 Artists’ Gratitude Project: A Weekly Practice The potential for positivity, hope, change, and appreciation. Do you feel the dichotomy? Many artists come from…
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