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 #16 (Distill)

    Distill A movement poem for March 30, 2020 by Jill Randall   Today's movement puzzle Has 5 words   Yes, there is order & sequence…

  • Movement Poem #15 (If, I)

    If, I A movement poem for March 29, 2020 by Jill Randall   If I send strength to my feet I can move out of…

  • Movement Poem #14 (Placement)

    Placement A movement poem for March 28, 2020 by Jill Randall   Put Place Place in the air Place in your pocket On your soles…

  • Movement Poem #13 (Aspirations)

    Aspirations A movement poem for March 27, 2020 by Jill Randall   landing arriving softening leaning resting   vibrancy beauty small joy contentment.   To…

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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.