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Each week following an artist's post, reflection questions and research ideas will get posted. These are aimed towards college level courses (senior seminar, composition, dance education, and more), but of course anyone can read the postscript and find thought-provoking questions and activities. —————— 1. DISCUSS: Dana wrote, "I appreciate the different skill sets necessary for…

Each week following an artist's post, reflection questions and research ideas will get posted. These are aimed towards college level courses (senior seminar, composition, dance education, and more), but of course anyone can read the postscript and find thought-provoking questions and activities. ————– Jennifer's artist profile can lead to a great discussion around several topics:…

Each week following an artist's post, reflection questions and research ideas will get posted. These are aimed towards college level courses (senior seminar, composition, dance education, and more), but of course anyone can read the postscript and find thought-provoking questions and activities. ————— Research: Follow the Links Within Annie's profile, she referenced numerous organizations and…

Each week following an artist's post, reflection questions and research ideas will get posted. These are aimed towards college level courses (senior seminar, composition, dance education, and more), but of course anyone can read the postscript and find thought-provoking questions and activities. —————- Shaunna Vella's artist profile inspires numerous reflection questions for young dancers. 1.…

Each week following an artist's post, reflection questions and research ideas will get posted. These are aimed towards college level courses (senior seminar, composition, dance education, and more), but of course anyone can read the postscript and find thought-provoking questions and activities. —————- Review: Daniel's Profile Re-read Daniel's artist profile. Highlight a few phrases that…

Each week following an artist's post, reflection questions and research ideas will get posted. These are aimed towards college level courses (senior seminar, composition, dance education, and more), but of course anyone can read the postscript and find thought-provoking questions and activities. Research/Discuss: Terms and Titles 1. Repetiteur. Janet describes herself as a Repetiteur. Other…

Each week following an artist's post, reflection questions and research ideas will get posted. These are aimed towards college level courses (senior seminar, composition, dance education, and more), but of course anyone can read the postscript and find thought-provoking questions and activities. Angie Hauser photo by William Frederking WATCH: ANGIE PERFORMING Take a few minutes…

As we head into the 2013-2014 academic year in college dance programs, I wanted to share again the ways to use the Life as a Modern Dancer Blog within a college course. During this past year, multiple dance departments around the country engaged with the project (as well as a loyal readership of professional dancers).  Why…

Each week following an artist's post, reflection questions and research ideas will get posted. These are aimed towards college level courses (senior seminar, composition, dance education, and more), but of course anyone can read the postscript and find thought-provoking questions and activities. Research: ADF  The American Dance Festival is a longstanding, historically important dance festival based…

Each week following an artist's post, reflection questions and research ideas will get posted. These are aimed towards college level courses (senior seminar, composition, dance education, and more), but of course anyone can read the postscript and find thought-provoking questions and activities. Research: Dance Companies Christine has danced with many wonderful artists and companies, including:…