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On My Mind
Words From the Publisher
When I launched Goldrush as a full-color magazine
almost three years ago, it was because my instinct told me
that the dance-education field needed a publication that
reflected the real lives of dance teachers, the heart and soul
of what we’re all about. Regardless of where your
dance-teaching journey has taken you—whether you’re a
small-town or big-city dance teacher, whether you’re a teacher
at a world-famous ballet school or the director of a college
dance program—we all feel the same emotions. The feelings we
have when we’re teaching, witnessing our students’ success,
creating a piece of choreography, or watching a performance
combine to form the passion that connects us. All of us spend
our days passing on our love for the art of dance.
Overwhelming pride is the best way to describe my feelings
about the success of Goldrush. What started as a
four-page newsletter more than 13 years ago now has more than
60,000 readers from every sector and in every genre of the
field, with new subscriptions rolling in every day. It feels
good to know that my instinct was right. And now I’m following
another instinct, one that tells me it’s time to bring
Goldrush to a higher level of commitment to the real
life, with a name change that better reflects our message
and mission. I am excited to announce that beginning with the
July edition, Goldrush will become Dance Studio
Life.
As we’ve gone through the brainstorming process and meetings
about the name change, some of my dance-teacher friends have
asked if there will be a change in the magazine’s focus on
quality dance education. The answer is no. Whether the name of
my publication is Goldrush or Dance Studio Life,
I remain committed to what I consider the best magazine for
dance educators. The new name only enhances that commitment.
As part of our growth process, I am honored to welcome Cheryl
Ossola as our editor in chief. Cheryl and I began our
professional association when she edited my Dance Magazine
column, and later she served as editor and project manager
of my book, The Complete Guide to Teaching Dance. We
share the same philosophy, vision, and mission for Dance
Studio Life and I look forward to her expertise in
enhancing what has already become the magazine of choice for
dance educators. Check out Cheryl’s letter on page 12, where
you’ll discover her personal passion for dance education.
I am honored to be in this place and I thank all the readers
who have helped to make Goldrush and its message such a
success. We all look forward to many years of continued growth
and always becoming better at what we do. Look for Dance
Studio Life coming your way in July.
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