Life as a Modern Dancer
Sharing stories, offering resources
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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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Completing the “Dance + Change 2017” Project
From Blog Director Jill Randall: Today we wrap up the monthly project called Dance + Change 2017. Collaborating with my cousin and graphic designer Jenny…
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2017 in Review: New Books on Dance
From Blog Director Jill Randall: For anyone who knows me and works with me, it is clear that I am a huge book lover. I…
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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,…
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My Dance Week: Heather Gillette
Some Background Dance Department Chair, Santa Ana College, 3.3 years Professor of Dance, Santa Ana College, 14 years Adjunct faculty, Santa Ana College, 2.6 years…
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I’m Jill, the creator and editor for this site. I am passionate about sharing artists’ journeys and offering resources and inspiration for the field.
