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Inside This Issue, December 2006

A New Year, A New Me
A dance teacher's revolutionary resolutions.
By Diane Gudat

Modern On The Rise

Once eclipsed by generic dance categories like lyrical and contemporary, classic modern dance is making a rebound.

By Nancy Galeota-Wozny

NEW NAME FOR GOLDRUSH?

Attention All Readers!

We want your ideas! Goldrush is continually growing and changing, and it’s time to rechristen the magazine with a new name that more accurately reflects its mission and identity of serving the dance education community. So knowing that all you creative types out there are full of ideas, we’re opening up the brainstorming process to our readers. If you have a suggestion for a name that you think captures the essence of Goldrush, email it to
goldrushdance@aol.com

DEADLINE: January 12, 2007. Thank you!

Remembering Craig North

Goldrush is sad to report that Craig North passed away, after battling HIV/AIDS for 11 years. Craig was a director, choreographer, dancer, teacher and writer who loved life and lived every moment to the fullest!

Our thoughts are with Craig's family and friends.

December Goldrush Online Feature Articles

For The Greater Good

When dance training is about more than good training, everybody wins. By Misty Lown

Resolve To Plan Ahead

Give yourself a happy new year with a smoothly running business.

By Charlotte Klein

Nurturing The Dance Family

One studio owner's journey from feelings of inadequacy to validation.

By Melissa Hoffman

Occupational Hazard

Shin splints? Sure. Aching feet and back? Of course. But did I ever expect this as a dance teacher? Never!

By Diane Gudat!

Teamwork In Texarkana

Bringing ballet to the masses is a cooperative venture on the Texas/Arkansas border.

By Nina Vasko

Teaching Young Children

How to make dance-class magic with very young children.

By Mignon Furman

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On My Mind
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