Words from our readers

Just completed reading the April/May issue—wonderful and inspiring is all I can say. As an ethnic/world dance instructor for almost 30 years with a ballet, jazz, and modern background, I am excited and thrilled to finally read about our dance forms with integrity and recognition. Your articles are well researched and well written and deserve kudos. I save every issue in its entirety. They are treasures of information.
Morwenna Assaf
Art/Dance Academy, Oceanside, CA

 Every day I want to sell or leave the business and the dance teaching world, school-owner business, and teach at my training ground of North Carolina School of the Arts or similar caliber, or go live on a farm and raise Burmese mountain dogs and be a vet technician, and then I read your magazine. (By the way, it is now next to my bible. Yes!) I pray to God to give me strength to continue to bring excellence and integrity to our children and community. Then I read your magazine and hear from others who feel the same way. I always feel better and have a bit of hope when I read your magazine! Thank you!
Terri Lee
Spirit In Motion Ballet Theater
The Pennsylvania School of the Performing Arts
Wrightstown, PA

Your magazine is so great because you root for all dance instructors from any background, regardless of credentials or training, and encourage individual growth. I have a college degree in dance and performed in dinner theaters, but I always felt a little insecure in comparison to some acquaintances who performed in professional ballet companies. It took me 10 years to realize that my capabilities in teaching ballet are vast and I have no reason to feel insecure. That professional experience may be a plus for some of those instructors, but it does not mean I am less. I think your magazine played a role in my growth and maturity as a teacher. Thank you.
Shananne Lewis
Move and Groove Dance Academy
Akron, OH