Life as a Modern Dancer

Category: College Courses: Resources

  • For an Undergraduate Composition Course: A Reading List (Updated July 2019)

    Kate Weare Company. Photo by Keira Heu-Jwyn Chang.  From Blog Director Jill Randall: Looking back at the 168 artist profiles and monthly features from the past 7 years, I have selected 28 blog posts to use within a college Composition Course. The wide range of viewpoints and career paths can offer a window into working as a choreographer…

  • For a Graduate Level Choreography Class: A Reading List

    Nia Love. Photo by Ciceley Fullylove. From Blog Director Jill Randall: A colleague recently asked for my help to compile a reading list for her course. I thought that you might like this list as well. Please find below 16 artist profiles for your students to read throughout the semester. As your group makes, tinkers,…

  • For an Undergraduate Course: 45 Questions and Prompts for Post-Performance Discussions

    For an Undergraduate Course: 45 Questions and Prompts for Post-Performance Discussions These 45 prompts are to spark reflection and dialogue after experiencing a professional performance. This can take many formats. It can be a whole-class discussion, a discussion in small groups, a writing assignment, or even a walk around campus with a partner during class…

  • Another Free, Downloadable Journal for Your College Technique Course

        From Blog Director Jill Randall: Two years ago, I created my first free and downloadable journal to use in college level technique courses. It was well-received and used around the country in various courses.  Today, I am pleased to share a second journal. Thank you to fellow dancer and graphic designer Jai Arun…

  • For an Undergraduate Composition Course: A Reading List (UPDATED July 2018)

    Jeanine Durning in rehearsal with Ros Warby for Deborah Hay's project with Motion Bank, Frankfurt Lab, 2012. Credit: Amin Weber For an Undergraduate Composition Course: A Reading List From Blog Director Jill Randall: Looking back at the 165 artist profiles and monthly features from the past 6 years, I have selected 25 blog posts to use…

  • For a Senior Seminar Course: A Reading List (UPDATED July 2018)

      Sticky Majesty (2016) by Donna Uchizono. Photo: Scott Shaw. From Blog Director Jill Randall: Looking back at the 165 artist profiles and monthly features from the past 6 years, I have selected 36 blog posts to use within a college Senior Seminar Course. These posts offer graduating seniors a window into work happening around the United States…

  • The Arts Administrator’s Alphabet: 88 Pages, 180 Terms and Concepts

    Throughout 2017, we used the alphabet as a novel way to unpack the many concepts of arts administration. It was a lot more content than expected – with 180 terms and concepts explored and explained. Please join in. Thank you to the following arts administrators for adding ideas to the project: Ashley Thorndike-Youssef, Now Next…

  • 2017 in Review: Books, Articles, Reports, and Videos of Note

    From Blog Director Jill Randall: For most of 2017, I tried to write down articles and books that really resonated for me. Whether for your own creative practice, or to share within a college course, I hope that you will click on some of the links to read more. Please add your suggestions in the…

  • 2017 in Review: Resources for Undergraduate and Graduate School Courses

    Life as a Modern Dancer actively seeks out books and resources each year for college level courses, as well as publishing content that is current, free, and accessible to use as reading material within a variety of courses.   For Undergraduate Level Courses For a Senior Seminar Course: A Reading List For a Freshman Seminar Course:…

  • “My Dance Week”: Life in Higher Ed

    The "My Dance Week" column challenges artists to write out, or sketch out, a week in their world – teaching, commuting, rehearsing, training, family time, and down time. Over the past several years 8 artists have been highlighted who work in higher education, whether full-time or part-time. Their posts are shared again today.  Nina Haft with…