Posts Tagged ‘rhee gold’
Every Minute
Time is a gift, what we do with it is our choice. Being part of the gossip about the teacher or school up the street isn’t helping us progress. Every minute, hour, or day focused on them is a minute, hour, or day that we are not dedicated to our own success. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreSome 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…
Read MoreLearning 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
Read MoreDon’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…
Read MorePure Joy
The music, the movement, the pure joy radiating from the soul; that is dance. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreToo Busy
Success doesn’t happen as a result of bringing someone else down. It comes to those who are too busy to think about what others are up to. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreNumber of Souls
Great dance is not about the awards won. Great dance is when an audience is moved. If you happen to win an award along the way; well good for you. BUT, true success is based on the number of souls you touch with your passion for the art of dance. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreLose Yourself
When you head into that classroom, know that you have the chance to lose yourself in the music, the movement and the knowledge that you are passing on your passion for dance to the next generation. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreIf You Hear
If you hear someone speak negatively about their friend or family; think about what they might say about you before you jump on their bandwagon. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreSunny Side
In order to get to the sunny side of life, we need to be less frightened of the gray. I think that’s where all the surprises are! ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreTrue Calling
Later we realize that the roadblock was just the distraction that we needed to accomplish our true calling. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreDance is a Passion
Dance is a passion, not a competition. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreIt’s Not About The Tricks
Dance is not about the number of pirouettes or other “tricks” that you can do. Instead it’s about the opportunity to move an audience as you express the emotions of life through the art of dance. A simple walk or a port de bras coming from the soul is all it takes. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreAppreciate the Critique
Listen to each correction given, whether it’s directed to you or another dancer. A correction is an honor; it shows you how much a teacher cares about your progress as a dancer. Always say thank you when a teacher or choreographer offers you contructive critisism. Nothing can stop those students who apply themselves in every…
Read MorePositive Life Skills
DANCE! It helps the next generation to be more confident and appreciative of discipline, hard work, dedication and many other positive life skills. Let’s make it so the kids don’t have to worry about pleasing the adults in their lives by being the best. Let’s simply allow them to experience the joy that is dance.…
Read MorePassion for Dance
I have always believed that it’s possible to instill a passion for the art of dance in every child, regardless of the level of dance achieved. ~Rhee Gold
Read MorePassion, Compassion
Teach every class with passion. Treat every student with compassion. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreIt’s the Day After a Long Competition
by Rhee Gold It’s the day after a long competition. Maybe your dancers did excellent, and maybe they didn’t? Either way, don’t make that what matters most post-competition. Ask your dancers, “What was your favorite piece from another school?” Share with them something you liked about someone else’s work. Ask them, “What do you feel…
Read MoreNice Hobby
It makes me laugh when I hear a non-dance person say that teaching dance is a nice hobby. I think to myself that this person couldn’t handle the responsibility or sacrifice that our so-called hobby requires. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreThe Guts to Be a Pioneer
SUCCESS? It’s not recreating what someone else does because you believe that you can do it better. It’s about having the guts to be a pioneer with something that is totally YOU! ~Rhee Gold
Read MorePerfect Life Experience
As adults (parents and teachers) we know that our blessings are not the awards that our children win at dance competitions (or any other activity). Our blessings are children with healthy bodies who have a passion for the art of dance. It leads them on an awesome journey that will make them smarter, better, braver,…
Read MoreThe Dancers’ Truth
There is nothing better than to express the emotions of life through the art of dance. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreDiscipline and Dance
Discipline and dance go hand in hand; students who understand discipline are usually the most successful dancers. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreIt Takes Time
Dance is an individual art form and children need to be allowed to achieve at a pace that’s comfortable. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreNo Fear
Have no fear. That curve in the road just might be the best thing that happened to you. Confidently dance down the unexpected path to where you need to be, it’s probably a very “cool” place. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreInstinct Over Ego
If they weren’t loyal to the last person; what makes us believe that they will be loyal to us? Instinct over ego, always. ~Rhee Gold
Read MoreWe Are Each Unique
by Rhee Gold As dance studio owners, let us recognize that each of us and our businesses are unique in personality, history and what we have to offer our communities. We encourage teachers to always continue their own education to ensure that they offer their students the best possible “dance experience.” With that said, let…
Read MoreOpinion: Better Behavior = Better Conventions
by Erik Saradpon As the popularity of dance has increased, so too has dance convention attendance. As an educator, I’m fortunate to experience conventions from both sides: I take my students to conventions frequently, and I also teach at conventions. But I’ve noticed some convention behavior that needs to be addressed. I want convention teachers,…
Read MoreTeacher Talk: Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences Q: I’ve always been very open and available to discuss a student’s progress when parents have concerns, and during optional end-of-year conversations. But I have some mothers who request parent conferences every couple of months. I have to spend time not only holding these conferences, but collecting pertinent info from multiple teachers. Should…
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