Rhee Gold's DanceLife

In this episode of Rhee Gold's Dance Life Podcast , Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold challenge one of the most common mindsets in dance studio ownership: “It’s too late in the season to bring in new students.” As recital season approaches and studios are deep in choreography, costumes, and competitions, many studio owners close their doors to new enrolments. But Stacey and Rhee argue...

In this episode of Rhee Gold's Dance Life Podcast , Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold take a step back from the day-to-day chaos of studio life to talk about something many studio owners neglect: big, meaningful goal setting . Inspired by a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with Mel Robbins , Stacey shares the power of identifying your “wild card” goal — the one you’ve been putting of...

In Part Two of their conversation on competition culture, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold continue exploring how studio owners and teachers can create healthier, more inspiring competition experiences for their dancers. Building on the themes of mentor, leader, and teacher , this episode focuses on the role teachers play during competition weekends — from the way they speak to their dancers, to...

Competition season can be one of the most exciting — and sometimes most stressful — times of the dance year. In this episode of Rhee Gold's Dance Life Podcast , Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold dive into the realities of competition culture and the powerful role studio owners play in shaping the experience for their dancers, parents, and teachers. From the joy of competition weekends to the...

In this special episode of Rhee Gold’s Dance Life Podcast , Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold welcome their first-ever guests to the show after more than seven years of hosting together. Joining them behind the microphone are Molly Stroud and Jayme Bell from Jackrabbit Dance , the long-time sponsor of the podcast. Together, they unpack what studio owners are facing right now — and how smart...

In this episode, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold reflect on the evolution of the Dance Life Teacher Conference as it celebrates its 30th anniversary — and what its journey reveals about leadership, vulnerability, and the power of community in dance education. Rhee shares the early beginnings of the conference (then called Project Motivate ), when only a handful of studio owners were willing to a...

In this episode, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold kick off the new year by tackling a topic every dance studio owner and teacher knows too well:  procrastination . As studios return to full swing and workloads ramp up, Stacey and Rhee explore why we put important tasks off — especially the big ones that feel overwhelming or uncertain. They unpack how pressure can sometimes spark creativity,...

Welcome to Rhee Gold’s Dance Life Podcast , hosted by Stacey Morgan and joined by the fabulous (and very “rugged up”) Rhee Gold —broadcasting from a freezing North Carolina cold snap that has him bundled up and learning new Aussie vocabulary fast. In this practical and timely episode, Stacey and Rhee dive into one of the biggest make-or-break skills for dance studio owners:...

In this special holiday episode of Rhee Gold’s DanceLife Podcast , Rhee Gold and Stacey Morgan slow things down to reflect on the year that was — and the memories that truly matter. From unforgettable career highlights (including tap dancing with Hugh Jackman!) to meaningful moments at events like Dancers Against Cancer , Rhee and Stacey share what stood out most over the past 12 month...

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the loop of always being busy ? Like rest is something you’ll earn “one day” when you’ve ticked off every last task? In this honest, warm, and wonderfully real episode, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold explore the dopamine-driven habits we all fall into—especially as studio owners—and how we can rewire our routines to prioritise...

This episode is a heartfelt, honest, conversation between Stacey Morgan and  Rhee Gold , all about the real work of running a successful dance studio and living a life you love. From the launch of Gold Alliance  to growing the next generation of confident, profitable, and legacy-led studio owners, Stacey and Rhee dive into the evolution of this flagship program—and the mindset shif...

In this episode of Rhee Gold's DanceLife podcast, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold dive into how dance studio owners can (and must!) evolve with the changing needs of today’s families and dancers. From rethinking class times to better suit working parents, to embracing the rise of homeschool programs and redefining what a "competitive" program looks like—this episode is packed with insights...

In this episode of Rhee Gold's Dance Life Podcast , Rhee Gold and Stacey Morgan dive into the busy season of studio registration and why it's crucial not to panic if your enrollment numbers aren't where you'd hoped—yet. This candid conversation explores how the dance studio business has evolved, and why September and October can be just as critical for attracting new students as the traditio...

If you've been following the Rhee Gold Company on social media over the past few weeks, you'll know that big changes are here! In today's episode, Stacey and Rhee unpack the new direction, talk about Rhee's new and exciting creative role and what this means for members of each of the Alliances.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back from holiday, full of ideas… but second-guessing everything? You’re not alone. In this energising and heart-to-heart episode, Stacey and Rhee take on one of the hardest parts of leadership as a dance studio owner—sticking to your vision, even when it ruffles a few feathers. Whether you're restructuring your comp team, changing your schedule, or raising fees, someone will ha...

Welcome to “The Season of Impending Doom”—that anxious few weeks before classes kick off when registration numbers aren’t quite where we want them, and every studio owner starts asking: “Is this the year it all falls apart?” In this refreshingly honest and practical episode, Stacey and Rhee tackle the universal pre-season panic and offer up thoughtful, strategy-...

Change is hard. Whether it's shifting schedules, moving studios, or letting go of team members, navigating transition can feel like emotional gymnastics—especially for dance educators and studio owners. In this heartfelt and practical episode, Rhee and Stacey dive deep into the discomfort of change and how it often leads to unexpected blessings. They share personal stories—from studio...

In this special reverse-interview episode of Rhee Gold’s Dance Life Podcast , Stacey takes the spotlight to share her innovative two-semester recital model that’s redefining how her Australian studio operates—and retaining more students than ever. Recording on recital morning (yes, really!), Stacey dives deep into how splitting the season into two 20-week semesters, each ending i...

How often do we get to the end of a season, a recital or a competition and instead of taking time to reflect and celebrate how far we have come, we race to the next task on our to-do list? Rhee and Stacey feel guilty of this too! In today's episode they talk about the importance of taking time to celebrate, every step of the journey.  Thanks to JackRabbit Dance for their support of the podcas...

Owning a studio an teaching dance is so much more than just what happens down the floor. We have a great responsibility for mentoring, leading and teaching young dancers to be active contributors to their communities and our world. Today Rhee and Stacey unpack the importance of these 3 roles and how they see them changing over the past 50 years.  Big thanks to Jackrabbit for supporting Rhee G...

If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for everything... sometimes as leaders it's up to us to take a stand, it's not always the easiest path but it is one that we must take at times.  Today Rhee and Stacey discuss moments in time that they have had to take a stand and the reasons why it's an important part of our roles as leaders of our studios and communities. With thanks to Jackrabbitdance....

"Exceptional opportunities" was a catch phrase that Stacey came up with in the early days of her studio in order to describe the way in which her studio was different to the studio up the street. It's caught on and is now the "thing" that her studio is known for. Join Stacey and Rhee today as they explore other opportunities to set yourself apart from your competitors and give your studio the edge...

It’s time to mix it up! Sometimes as dance studio owners and dance teachers we fall into the trap of doing what we have always done over and over. Today join Stacey and Rhee as they brainstorm different ways to provide quality dance education and experiences for your students that may be a little bit out of the ordinary.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big welcome to Jackrabbit dance, our new podcast sponsors! Every year hundreds of Dance Teachers and Dance Studio Owners head to the DanceLife Teacher Conference for education & inspiration. This year at the Mohegan Sun will be no different, will you join us?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Collaborating with others can be a secret weapon for your dance studio. Want more customers? Collaborate! Want to reach new audiences? Collaborate! Want to develop relationships with likeminded business owners? Collaborate!  There are so many opportunities for us to share what we do, in today's episode Rhee and Stacey give you lots of ideas on how to start collaborating more in your studio in...