Rhee Gold's DanceLife

As dance teachers and dance studio owners, we have the opportunity to keep our content fresh both in and out of the classroom. Don't know where to start? Afraid to try something new? Today's podcast is perfect for you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of the season when we are preparing our routines and dancers for recital. Today Stacey and Rhee talk about all of the things we as dance teachers and dance studio owners need to consider when producing our best show yet!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Running a studio isn't all fun, routines, costumes and sparkle. Sometimes we are a haven when the worst things happen. Today Stacey and Rhee talk about the importance of being prepared for when your studio families need you most. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As leaders in our studios, implementing change can be a challenge for us and our teams. In today's episode Rhee and Stacey talk about the different ways you can introduce change in your studio that will help everyone come on board more easily, moving you closer to your goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode Stacey and Rhee talk about the challenges of running 2 studios, including the benefits you can gain when you are strategic with your messaging and delivery, tailored to each different audience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wishing you and your family a very happy holiday season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode Rhee and Stacey talk about the importance of setting goals. They reflect on the intentions they had for 2024 and talk about setting new goals for 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you experience bad customer service, you are so much more likely to tell your friends (and the listeners of your podcast!) so it's important that in our studios we are giving our customers an experience to RAVE about, not complain about!  Today Rhee and Stacey talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of customer service for your dance studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

We are heading into the holidays and that means lots of time to reflect and reassess. Before we know it, January will be here and in today's episode Rhee and Stacey talk about strategic decisions you can make today that will help grow your studio in January and into the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The New Rulebook" by Dr Chris Cheers has an interesting and challenging chapter on the topic of death and how thinking about the end can be the biggest motivator for living a fulfilling life. Today, on the heels of us losing several high profile performers in the past few months, Rhee and Stacey explore what it means to leave a legacy behind and the lessons we can learn by not taking for granted...

With the election top of mind, today Stacey and Rhee talk about the importance of having a clear message for your studio. Without a clear message, your customers don't know what you believe in (and therefore may not give you their vote by walking through your studio doors!)  A strong message for your studio, communicated in a way that is easy to understand is the key to building a strong dance com...

Happy new season of the podcast and Happy new season of Dance!  Today Rhee and Stacey unpack the in's and out's of starting your new season with great energy and enthusiasm. And most importantly how to maintain that energy and enthusiasm from now until next summer.  Find out more about Rhee Gold's new DanceLife Alliances at https://rheegold.com/alliances See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

In this bonus Summer season we feature Rhee's highly acclaimed Coffee Talk web series. Originally produced for IDEA members, this web series features some of the dance industry's most influential voices. Join Rhee and his special guests as he leads interesting conversations on Dance Teaching, Curriculum, Dance Studio Ownership, the Dance Industry and Teaching children in the post pandemic landscap...

In this bonus Summer season we feature Rhee's highly acclaimed Coffee Talk web series. Originally produced for IDEA members, this web series features some of the dance industry's most influential voices. Join Rhee and his special guests as he leads interesting conversations on Dance Teaching, Curriculum, Dance Studio Ownership, the Dance Industry and Teaching children in the post pandemic landscap...

In this bonus Summer season we feature Rhee's highly acclaimed Coffee Talk web series. Originally produced for IDEA members, this web series features some of the dance industry's most influential voices. Join Rhee and his special guests as he leads interesting conversations on Dance Teaching, Curriculum, Dance Studio Ownership, the Dance Industry and Teaching children in the post pandemic landscap...

In this bonus Summer season we feature Rhee's highly acclaimed Coffee Talk web series. Originally produced for IDEA members, this web series features some of the dance industry's most influential voices. Join Rhee and his special guests as he leads interesting conversations on Dance Teaching, Curriculum, Dance Studio Ownership, the Dance Industry and Teaching children in the post pandemic landscap...

In this bonus Summer season we feature Rhee's highly acclaimed Coffee Talk web series. Originally produced for IDEA members, this web series features some of the dance industry's most influential voices. Join Rhee and his special guests as he leads interesting conversations on Dance Teaching, Curriculum, Dance Studio Ownership, the Dance Industry and Teaching children in the post pandemic landscap...

This year celebrates 60 years of dance for Rhee, on today's episode Stacey asks Rhee to reflect on the past 60 years, the highlights, the challenges and the passion that is long lasting.  This is the final episode for this season, we will be back in September. Stay tuned for our special summer season of Coffee Talk episodes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spend lots of time on the Rhee Gold DanceLife Podcast talking about growing a thriving dance studio business, but today Rhee and Stacey spend time talking about the importance of doing good work in the classroom.  From creating safe spaces to making sure we are nurturing our relationships with our dancers, today's episode is sure to inspire not only dance studio owners but teachers too!  See om...

Big changes ahead at the DanceLife retreat center with Rhee welcoming new owners into the space this summer. In today's episode Stacey and Rhee reflect on dreams, transitions and the only constant in life, change.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our website is often one of the first places potential customers go to find out more about us. What does yours say about you and your studio?  Today Rhee and Stacey unpack the do's and don't's of studio websites and reflect on what we can do as studio owners to make sure we are attracting the right customers for your classes and community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Competition season brings out the best and the worst in our dance studio owner experience. The high's of winning awards down to the low's of drama in the dressing rooms. Today, Rhee rants about the "Monday Meltdown" that sometimes occurs after a big competition weekend. I think you're going to hear some familiar stories in this episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The impact we have on our dancers as teachers and studios owners is immeasurable and undeniable. But perhaps you haven't thought about how to use your brand, reputation and community standing to help a cause that's bigger than the studio.  In today's episode Stacey and Rhee discuss the power of giving back and how it can help grow your community and in turn your studio. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Rhee recently attended a dance competition that he has been going to since he was a young dancer. And the experience surprised him in new and exciting ways. Join us today as we unpack all the best parts of heading away to a dance competition and all the fun memories along the way! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode Stacey and Rhee talk about the importance of making the registration process an easy experience for your new customers. Just as we as consumers love it when it's easy to make a purchase or to sign up for an activity, you want to make sure your process for signing up a new student is as user friendly as possible.  Happy customers stay with us for longer, keep them happy by keepin...