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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How Can I Practice Dance Technique Without Being Frustrated by Learning Steps?
Photo: Yi Chun Wu How Can I Practice Dance Technique Without Being Frustrated by Learning Steps? (OR: How Can I Teach Dance Technique Without Choreography?)…
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The Artists’ Gratitude Project: Week 41 (Advocates for the Field)
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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Catching Fruits Where They Fall: A Personal Reflection by Liz Duran Boubion
Photo: Yvonne Portra Catching Fruits Where They Fall: A Personal Reflection By Liz Duran Boubion, Founding Director of the 5th Annual Festival of Latin American Contemporary…
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The Artists’ Gratitude Project: Week 40 (Expression)
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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