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I am Debbie Lamontagne’s son, Leo [Thank You For Being A Friend, October 2006]. I am in Chicago dancing with the Jump Rhythm Jazz Project, and following my Mom by teaching youngsters how to tap dance. I have followed the story online through your website and through the newspapers. I am hearing such great things about my Mom, and it is making me quite homesick. I am so proud of her. People are even talking about it here, 1,000 miles away. I knew she was a great lady before all of this happened, and I thank you for letting other people see it as well. When I talk to her about it still today, she always tells me how it was no big deal. We both know how big of a deal it was and I thank you for pointing it out. My voice doesn’t have as much weight as she hears it all the time. But you, being the strong person in the industry that you are, made my Mom feel special, and I can’t thank you enough. Thanks so much, Rhee!

– Leo Lamontagne, Evanston, IL  

Thank you for all the wonderful information you supply. It is great. We always find articles in the magazine that we can use. We deal with seven instructors, all in college or high school. Talk about drama and schedules. Between the schedules and activities that the instructors are involved with in college and high school, someone (most of the time multiples) has issues. Our most challenging and very important job as studio directors and board members is to not only teach our students, but to teach and mold our young instructors into the best that they can be in the classroom, and to be responsible and dependable young adults that will truly make a difference in a child’s life and in turn be ready for the world when and if they leave the studio.

Thanks again. We read faithfully . . . always looking and retaining that next parcel of information. Rhee is always a topic at our board meetings. In talking about an issue, it usually gets around to “Rhee Gold says . . .” and the problem is solved!!! Thanks!

– Gayle Erwin, The Studio Connection Coldspring, TX

Goldrush magazine surpasses all others out there. It is truly for us teachers. The website [www.thedanceteacherstore. com] is fantastic – I have ordered music and DVDs – great selection. The articles in Goldrush have always been interesting and informative – a great resource for new teachers starting out and for established schools. There’s always something to learn in Goldrush – and our studio is celebrating 80 years this season. Rhee Gold has done a fantastic job.

– Sandra Little Barnett, Little Dance Studio Erie, PA

Just a note to thank you for all that you do. I have spent the last three years going to college, as we find that even the best dance credentials are not enough these days. I am trying to get a job teaching dance in the public school system (one I have worked at as an aide in the Musical Theatre department for the last five years, producing two musicals a year!) I have a small studio and use it to feed the high school program.

Just wanted to say, you always were and continue to be a real visionary for dance. After getting your August Goldrush, I completely revised my ad, and sent a great postcard. Responses are still coming in!! Please keep up the good work.

– Pat Ross, FL

I read your story on new studio owners [First Steps To Success, August 2006] and would like to say “thank you.” I am opening a new studio in Swampscott, MA and am terrified, but very excited. I am 41 years old and this has been a lifelong dream of mine. I fulfilled my first dream of being a mom and now took the leap of being a studio owner.

Goldrush always has stories that reach home, and I appreciate that. Just a big thank you to Rhee Gold and all the staff at Goldrush.

– Lisa Faia, All About Dance Swampscott, MA

I didn’t make it to this year’s Project Motivate because I felt I couldn’t afford it. Now, I am kicking myself realizing that I really can’t afford not to go . . . Thank goodness for the Goldrush magazine! Thank you for all you do!

– Jennifer Shiplet, Dance Arts Center, LLC Albuquerque, NM