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 #37 (spinal twist)

    spinal twist a movement poem for April 20, 2020 by Jill Randall   very twisted all limbs neck eyes bound   one by one slowly,…

  • Movement Poem #36 (Less/More)

    Less/More A movement poem for April 19, 2020 by Jill Randall For Randee Paufve     Even with years and years of classes, rehearsals, performances…

  • Movement Poem #35 (to arrive)

    to arrive a movement poem for April 18, 2020 by Jill Randall   to softly land in the moment presented knees bent soft ankles receptive…

  • Movement Poem #34 (reverso poem)

      reverso poem A movement poem for April 17, 2020 by Jill Randall   exhale round lower extend increase shape erode become   become erode…

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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.