Life as a Modern Dancer

Sharing stories, offering resources

● Featured Article
  • *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…

● Latest Articles
  • Movement Poem #41 (Iterations)

      Iterations A Movement Poem for April 24, 2020 by Jill Randall   delicate quiet clear specific   Delicate — Quiet… Clear — Specific.  …

  • Movement Poem #40 (Yes!)

      Yes! A movement poem for April 23, 2020 by Jill Randall   Lift off – Flight.   Shadows – Noticing.   Jumping – Humor.…

  • Movement Poem #39 (reciprocity)

      reciprocity a movement poem for April 22, 2020 by Jill Randall   2 way mutual see + see share notice feel give ————Hello! Today's…

  • Movement Poem #38 (light)

      light a movement poem for April 21, 2020 by Jill Randall   as a performer I have always looked to the world for potential…

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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.