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Great article by
Nancy Wozny [“Two Worlds, One Dance Planet,” Dance Studio
Life, October 2007]. I don’t think I would have my job if
we did not have forward thinkers like [Houston Ballet artistic
director] Stanton Welch. I came from a studio background and
now run one of the largest schools in the U.S. The lines are
definitely blurred as we evolve and mesh the best of both
worlds, commercial and not-for-profit, as well as university
life. As a leader in the field and one who has seen thousands
of dancers as I recruit, I am amazed at how versatile students
are now, and that is due to teachers in both studio schools
and professional schools acknowledging the value of one
another.
I am also proud to say that I feel I am from the generation
that has recognized the change, accepted both genres, and is
now responsible for teaching the next generation how to plan
for a career that has many options. Dance is growing and the
jobs are limited. Students, as well as leaders in the field,
must think about that. Students/dancers must be open to all
the options available.
Perhaps you could do an article about the value of a dance
degree. Parents think (and I admit that I have thought this in
the past) that there is nowhere to go with a dance degree. I
met with Robert Cohen (he danced with Martha Graham) this
summer and he changed my thinking. He said that a dance degree
is a liberal arts degree, a way to get to know oneself, and it
is no different than another liberal arts degree. I changed my
thinking from that moment on.
Keep up the great work, Nancy. The dance world applauds you
and we love you for it.
- Shelly Power, Associate
Director, Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy, Houston, TX
I finally got the
chance to read the September issue of Dance Studio Life.
It just keeps on getting better! Loved so much of the
information and articles—“Ancient Dancers,” “Bringing in the
Boys,” “Zeroing In on the Zeitgeist,” just to mention a few.
Especially loved “1,000 Words.” Congratulations!
- Mike Robertson, Costume Gallery
I want to thank you
for giving the dance teacher world such a worthwhile and
meaningful publication to educate us on all aspects of our
job. Most of all I appreciate the tasteful front covers of
Dance Studio Life. Last month, when I received two other
dance-related magazines, I was appalled at the covers. Quite
frankly, I didn’t even want to leave them lying out for anyone
to see because I thought they were indecent. Today, as we are
all battling over inappropriate costuming and dances at
competitions, it seems a shame that now we have to see it on
covers of magazines designed for the dance world. I appreciate
that fact that I don’t have to worry about that with your
magazine. Keep up the great work!
- Beverly Smithey, Stage I Dance
Academy, Greenwood, IN
The magazine is looking great; very
impressive this month [Dance Studio Life, October
2007]. Excellent job with the layout on the “Ballroom Blitz”
story!
The faculty at University at Buffalo have made complimentary
comments about the new look and even my partner, Thomas (a
college academic VP), sees a difference to its value for dance
educators. Congratulations.
- Tom Ralabate, Associate Professor of Dance,
University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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