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 #20 (eyes)

    eyes a movement poem for April 3, 2020 by Jill Randall   soft focus taking images in colors surroundings   What is next to me?…

  • Movement Poem #19 (simplicity)

    simplicity A movement poem for April 2, 2020 by Jill Randall   slow rise slow fall roll strongly stand   rise, fall, roll, stand.  …

  • Movement Poem #18 (Seeking a Daydream)

    Seeking a Daydream A movement poem for April 1, 2020 by Jill Randall   I'm floating an endless walk light on feet trampoline jumps  …

  • Movement Poem #17 (Bookends)

    Bookends A movement poem for March 31, 2020 by Jill Randall   Big exhale   Whole body yawning   Extended arms   Reaching legs  …

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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.