And more kudos. (Readers' Forum).Rhee Rhee , Syngman 1875-1965. Korean politician who became president of South Korea in 1948. His dictatorial rule ended in 1960, when he was forced out of office and into exile. Gold's article, "Hidden Assets hidden assets Items of value that are owned by a firm but do not appear on its balance sheet. For example, a trademark or patent may be a firm's most valuable owned asset; yet, it would not appear as such on its balance sheet. ," in the September issue of Dance Magazine, was a welcome sight. Too many times I have read about dance teachers and parents discouraging dis·cour·age tr.v. dis·cour·aged, dis·cour·ag·ing, dis·cour·ag·es 1. To deprive of confidence, hope, or spirit. 2. To hamper by discouraging; deter. 3. students who do not show immediate promise, in order to "save them the trouble" or put them into an activity that they are better suited for. I find that approach shortsighted short·sight·ed adj. 1. Nearsighted; myopic. 2. Lacking foresight. short  sight . Dance classes can offer many
things to students beyond the possibility of a career as a dancer.Like Gold, I believe that dance teachers, especially those who directly touch the community, need to understand their unique opportunities to affect lives. As a graduate student in dance, I have found that most of my colleagues got their start in studios. Those experiences make impressions that can last a lifetime, inspiring students to continue in dance and find their own voice, to fight for arts funding, or start dance schools of their own. Can't we look beyond outward appearances and focus on developing creativity, self-esteem self-esteem Sense of personal worth and ability that is fundamental to an individual's identity. Family relationships during childhood are believed to play a crucial role in its development. , problem-solving skills, and love for the arts? Thank you for publishing an article that speaks to this problem. More articles addressing the problems of the dance-studio teacher could help students and parents, as well as teachers, to make informed decisions in difficult situations. Theresa Venturini University of Colorado, Boulder |
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