Competition
Don’t Compete With Anyone
If you think you can do better, then do better. Don’t compete with anyone; just yourself. ~Bob Fosse
Legacy
Teaching Dance…Our legacy isn’t going to be the number of pirouettes our students execute; it’s going to be the passion for the art of dance that we instill in their souls. ~Rhee Gold
It’s Here to Stay
No matter what your opinion is, dance competition is growing every year. It’s here to stay, and if it is used the right way it can be very motivating for teachers and students alike. I encourage you to participate with the understanding that competition is merely one aspect of dance training. Teach your students to…
Your Commitment
No worries, someone may attempt to duplicate your concept, but they can’t duplicate your personality or your commitment. Stay focused on what you must do. ~Rhee Gold
Some Kids
Some kids are at the dance studio all day. Some kids are hanging out all day. Some parents spend hours driving their kids to everything dance. Some parents spend hours driving around looking for their kids. Some parents spend their hard-earned money on dance classes, shoes, costumes, etc. for their children. Some parents are spending…
Learning and Evolving
We will always be mediocre if we don’t expose ourselves to others who may be better or different than we are. Growing, learning, and evolving is what the dance life is all about. ~Rhee Gold
Don’t Make Exceptions
When a mom or a student challenges your policies, don’t make exceptions even if it means that you lose the student. You have created a philosophy for how you want to run your school. You set up policies that help you and everyone else live up to the philosophy. Believe in who you are and…
Genius Choreography
Create choreographic works where the audience cannot determine the difference between the strongest and the not as strong dancers because of your genius choreography. ~Rhee Gold