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Valda Setterfield on Dancing, Acting, and Living


"Being involved in acting has made me ask a lot more questions in dance..."
May 6, 2014
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Iterations and Investigations: Three Weeks with Gordon, Brecht & Eisler

Two TD writers on David Gordon's Philadelphia workshop--"Political Shenanigans: dancing w/ Brecht & Eisler."
April 16, 2014
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The Break--A Way to Unite

Historically, Bharatanatyam has had empty spaces, and it is the duty of a talented dancer to fill the empty spaces. The potential in those breaks is a unifying force across genres.
April 13, 2014
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#mixingitup: 10 Hashtags Inspired by #GPSBodies

#GPSBodies is an experience that is a little bit like a treasure hunt and a little bit like a dance performance, all mediated through Twitter.
April 10, 2014
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Which Way Shall I Take to Leave?

Robert Ashley's music sparked the imagination of a range of choreographers, among them Trisha Brown, Steve Paxton and me.
April 8, 2014
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Performance Art Physical Education

CardioCreativity turned out to be an exuberant hybrid: half performance art, half physical education, combining into an unusual and unpredictable mixture.
April 7, 2014
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Feeling Like a Kid Again: Postcard from a College Dance Festival

I am still a hungry undergrad ready to drink in the elixir of dance, embarrassing in our current Philly culture of extreme cool.
March 21, 2014
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It All Comes Out in the Wash

The Clothesline Muse is not just about family lineage and the impact that previous generations bring to bear upon its fledgling members.
March 21, 2014
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