Welcome to Goldrush Online

January 2007

Inside This Issue

I'm A Teacher, I'm A Learner
The importance of teacher certification

                                     and continuing education.

                                     By Rhee Gold

Fated To Be Great
A profile of master ballet teacher David Howard.

By Joshua Bartlett

Summer Inspiration:

Continuing Education Opportunities

Goldrush Online Feature Articles

Travel Thrills and Chills

How to make trips with students a pleasure, not a pain.

By Diane Gudat

Making Mirror Dance

Two sisters, two filmmakers, and one film that changed their lives.

By Nancy Wozny

Beyond Technique

For ballet students, learning about dance and art history builds artistry.

By Cheryl Ossola

Question Of The Month
What's the best way to handle my concern over a dance teacher's comments regarding young children's weight?

CTFD In Action

Elizabeth Parkinson and Scott Wise switch gears to studio ownership.

By Nancy Wozny

Educating Your Students' Parents!

How to help them help you.

By Rhee Gold

Pattie Obey: Leading Lady of Jazz Dance

How one teacher/choreographer made her mark in the male-dominated jazz-dance world.

By Nancy Wozny

In Every Issue

Costume Solutions

Experts in the field answer your questions

On My Mind
Words from the Publisher

Ask Rhee Gold
Dance educators seek advice about teaching issues.

Contributing Writers
Introducing the writers of our January Goldrush Online

Goldrush Nuggets

Happenings in the dance community

Mail

Words from our readers

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