Life as a Modern Dancer
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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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All of the Spirals
Today's musing/offering on the blog is inspired by Audrey Johnson's amazing improvisation class online this morning through Shawl-Anderson Dance Center. Thank you Audrey! (Read her…
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For Undergraduate and Graduate Improvisation Courses: Readings and Prompts (Updated December 2023)
Melecio Estrella. Photo by Jessica Swanson. Read Melecio's essay here. From Blog Director Jill Randall: Hello! Today I am pleased to share 10 essays about…
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Invitations: 52 Movement Poems (the complete list)
Movement Poem #7 From Blog Director Jill Randall: At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place, in Spring 2020, I started sharing Movement Poems…
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The “Kit:” For Outdoor Dance Classes, Rehearsals, and Performances
Beginning to build a kit for outdoor dance classes through Shawl-Anderson Dance Center in Berkeley, CA From Blog Director Jill Randall: From 2014-2016, I was…
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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.
