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 45 (Teachers)
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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On Queerness, Selfhood, and Art-Making: In which my preview for Nora Sharp’s new show “Small Boobs” became a personal essay
Nora Sharp; photo by Naomi Ishisaka On Queerness, Selfhood, and Art-Making: In which my preview for Nora Sharp’s new show “Small Boobs” became a personal…
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One Good Quote: Sarah Bush Dance Project’s Spirit & Bones
Richelle Donigan. Photo by Amal Bisharat. In Fall 2017, Life as a Modern Dancer launched a new concept for post-performance discussion and writing. The goals are…
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The Artists’ Gratitude Project: Week 43 (Board of directors/advisory board)
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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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.
