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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“One. One & One” Equals All – By Garth Grimball
“One. One & One” Equals All By Garth Grimball Vertigo Dance Company, based in Israel, concluded this year’s American Dance Festival with a performance of…
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“Dance/Reflect:” A New Journal to Use with High School Students
"Dance/Reflect:" A New Journal to Use with High School Students By Jill Randall Over the years, I have created 4 journals to be…
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Blog Series: “Why improv?” (with Bhumi B Patel)
Photo: Shinichi Iova-Koga finding tiny freedoms By Bhumi B Patel I often begin my studio time by pulling a tarot card to guide my improvised…
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Resources on Site-Specific Dance for College Courses (Updated April 2023)
The author in Natural Settings (2016) I originally made this list back in Winter 2021 after seeing several Facebook posts from colleagues one week, seeking resources for…
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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.
