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I saw on social media last summer that Seattle Dance Collective was working with choreographers in some kind of residency. But the summer came and went without a performance – live or virtual – and I thought maybe there wouldn’t be an SDC production this year. Then I got an announcement that their new program, Here & Now, would be available for streaming on Veteran’s Day. Just as I’ve come to expect from SDC, the program was both enjoyable and challenging, often at the same time.
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A sudden rush of deadlines and a visit from out-of-state family meant that I didn’t get to prepare as thoroughly for Director’s Choice this year as I normally do. Fortunately, since my family were all visiting, I got to attend with a friend who is herself a dancer. She was happy to attend the pre-lecture and the Q&A afterwards. Plus, I was able to hear some of her insights, which are so much more informed than mine.