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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Blog Series: “Why improv?” (with Mitsuko Clarke-Verdery)
Photo: Jeremiah Cumberbatch Improvisation as Sustainability By Mitsuko Clarke-Verdery I was introduced to Jazz in Pittsburgh, at the late CJs Lounge thanks to…
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Movement Poem #29 (Simply, Warming Up)
Simply, Warming Up A movement poem for April 12, 2020 (originally written February 4, 2019) By Jill Randall Shake it out! Roll down,…
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Blog Series: “Why improv?” (with Molly Rose-Williams)
Molly Rose-Williams. Photo by Matt Haber. Improvising in Practice: reflections from my workshop with Jesse Zaritt in a time of COVID-19 By Molly Rose-Williams …
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Movement Poem #28 (word pairs)
word pairs a movement poem for April 11, 2020 by Jill Randall burst/gather hold/release out/in concentric/linear ceiling/floor away/towards with/against known/unknown brittle/resilient fill/empty jagged/silken contents/container…
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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.
