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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Movement Poem #50 (New Directions)
New Directions A Movement Poem for May 3, 2020 by Jill Randall outward upward skyward far reaching extending expanding exhaling fulfilling completing ——…
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One Good Quote: “From One to Many” Online Performance (May 2, 2020)
In Fall 2017, Life as a Modern Dancer launched a new concept for post-performance discussion and writing. The goals are multi-fold: What are new ways to…
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Movement Poem #49 (Imagery/Ideas)
Imagery/Ideas A Movement Poem for May 2, 2020 by Jill Randall Zip line Slack line Hopscotch Four square What are the essential movements…
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Movement Poem #48 (an entrance, moving backwards)
an entrance, moving backwards a movement poem for May 1, 2020 by Jill Randall back bodyback spaceback of the heartmoving backwards is so…
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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.
