Don’t Judge
by Rhee Gold It is important to realize that students’ lack of interest might have nothing to do with the teacher or the material. They could be dealing with life issues such as divorce, conflicts in...
View ArticleSpeaking Truth
by Carol Crawford Smith It is hard to tell a student she is not ready for the next level of study—even harder if I know the student will see that her peers are advancing. But I simply will not promote...
View ArticleBelieve They Can
Great dance teachers are those who create an atmosphere that stimulates the student’s minds, bodies, and souls in such a way that they believe they can achieve anything they aspire to. ~Rhee Gold
View ArticleHuman Spirit
Could it be that, as teachers, we become truly great once we realize that the blending of the human spirit with the emotions in the music and the powerful voice of movement is what’s most important?...
View ArticleNurture Acceptance
Let us nurture acceptance by encouraging our students to use the common bond of dance to lift each other up, and work to instill positive self-image and confidence in every student. ~Rhee Gold
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