Explore every episode of the podcast Rhee Gold's DanceLife

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 landscape of 2024. 

In today's episode Rhee chats with Ashley Canterna-Hardy, Jason Pickett, Diane Gudat, & Geo Hubela.

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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 landscape of 2024. 

In today's episode Rhee chats with Jennifer Jones.

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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 landscape of 2024. 

In today's episode Rhee chats with Andrea Trench.

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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 landscape of 2024. 

In today's episode Rhee chats with Sandi Duncan.

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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 landscape of 2024. 

In today's episode Rhee chats with dance studio owner's Kimberley Davis, Ginette Guimond, & Debbie Steele.

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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!

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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! 

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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 keeping your systems short and snappy!

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Retention is one of your most cost effective marketing strategies yet most dance studio owners don't think about retention on a day to day basis. As you're starting to prepare your studio for summer, next fall and the end of the season, retaining your current students should become your focus and today Rhee and Stacey unpack why!

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Dealing with our dance parents can be one of the most challenging parts of running your own studio. Today Rhee and Stacey talk about the importance of teacher/parent relationships and communication in order to run a successful studio (and keep your sanity!)

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This year is flying by and the busy part of our season is upon us. Let's take time to remember that once upon a time we dreamed of having our own recital, we dreamed of having students to teach and choreography to create. Today Rhee & Stacey talk about the importance of looking forward and planning a future we will thank ourselves for later.

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In 2024, a new Gold Alliance group is being formed and you can be part of it! Join Stacey and Rhee today as they talk about the new Gold Alliance and the learning and camaraderie that can be gained from joining.

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Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy holidays!

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Today Rhee & Stacey talk all things keeping your cool and maintaining your boundaries. Especially when you want to create balance between your work life and your home life. An extra long episode, with an extra special blooper moment at the end, which we left on for your entertainment, enjoy!! 

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Join us today as Rhee & Stacey pay tribute to the magnificent Art Stone.

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If you own a dance studio, it's important to evolve. Opportunities in dance studio ownership and the classroom are abundant and change is inevitable. We can hang on to our mission and our values while we embrace innovation and head into the future with confidence.

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It's been a while since Rhee has had something to Rant about but the start of the season has him thinking again about the importance of confidence for all studio owners and dance teachers. 

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Explore the dynamic world of dance studio leadership in "Life Lessons." Join us as we share our experiences, triumphs, and the invaluable lessons we've learned along the way. Discover how we've evolved, becoming smarter, better, and more compassionate leaders in the dance community. Tune in to learn from our journey.

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Join Rhee and Stacey as they reminisce about the excitement and passion of the 2023 DanceLife Teacher Conference.

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Today join Rhee, Stacey and Laura from the DanceLife Teacher Conference.

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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 landscape. 

In today's episode Rhee chats with Rhonda Miller.

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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 landscape. 

In today's episode Rhee chats with Geo Hubela.

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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 landscape. 

In today's episode Rhee chats with Evan Ruggiero.

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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 landscape. 

In today's episode Rhee chats with Master Teacher and Dance legend Jackie Sleight!

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Ever get the feeling that something isn't right? 

Have a conversation with a parent and think, this vibe isn't good?

We have all had those moments in our Dance Studio Ownership where things happen that take us by surprise, but in hindsight when we look back, there were markers along the way: red flags, intuition, to which we didn't listen. Today Rhee and Stacey talk about what to do in those moments to avoid stressful events in our journey.

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Over the summer, things inevitably happen in our studios that make us choose whether or not to stress. Teachers leaving or changing their scheduled days, parents changing studios, kids quitting dance altogether. Today Rhee and Stacey talk about how to prepare for these unexpected moments in our DSO journey, to make sure we are ready with a 'plan B' when the expected unexpected happens.

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We all know what makes our studio the place to be, but sometimes we have trouble articulating that to our customers and to our community. Today Rhee and Stacey talk about the importance of confidence in your unique-ness both in the studio and in life.

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This time of year can be stressful for dance teachers and dance studios owners. It's important to remember why we chose this profession and how lucky we are to be able to impact the lives of our students everyday. Today Rhee and Stacey talk about their go-to techniques to stay level headed during this stressful time!

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Every two weeks Rhee and Laura Giacomelli Huntowski host Coffee Talk live on social media and a few weeks ago they spent the morning interviewing Stacey. Join them today on the podcast as they talk juggling family and studio life, delegating and the origin story of how Rhee & Stacey first met. 

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In today's episode Rhee and Stacey discuss what makes the Soul event so special. They touch on who it's perfect for and what new exciting things 2023 will bring! Join us in Las Vegas in August - go to rheegold.com/soul 

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In today's episode, Rhee and Stacey talk about the importance of having a breath of experience on your team. They also cover ways to make your team feel appreciated and why having important conversations is the key to preventing team members from moving on.

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It's been a while since Rhee has had a chance to rant about what's on his mind. Today we delve into why we compare ourselves to others and what we should be doing with that time and energy instead!

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Sometimes we can get so busy managing and teaching that we forget we are living our dream. Join Stacey & Rhee as they discuss bringing back the joy that motivates us to be the best mentor, leader, and teachers we can be. You'll laugh, learn, and be inspired!

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We have all had "that" teacher in our lifetime, the one that we never forget, the one that passes on a passion for dance that stays with us long after the dance class has finished. Join Stacey and Rhee today as they talk about their dance teachers and the ways in which the lessons from their training show up in their lives today.

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Social media has become a valuable tool to market, share, and inspire the community to appreciate our brand. In this podcast, Stacey & Rhee will share their thoughts on successful social media strategies. 

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Want to keep things interesting in your classroom in 2023? Join Rhee and Stacey today as they talk about the exciting ways to keep your classes interesting for your students, no matter what the genre of dance you're teaching. 

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Did you make a new year resolutions this year? 

Today Rhee and Stacey talk through the best way to keep your goals on track for the New Year. 

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Wishing you and your family a happy holiday season!

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Many dance studio owners get into the business of running their own studio because they like to teach, not because they love leadership. But being a good leader and leading with positivity is a fundamental part of running a dance studio whether you like it or not. Today, Rhee and Stacey talk about the importance of good leadership and how you can bring out the best in your team by leading from the top.

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Have you ever thought about your Faculty and the role they play as mentors to the students in your studio? Today Rhee and Stacey discuss the importance of that role as Mentors in your students lives and how we can use the power of dance to make a big impact in our communities. 

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Las Vegas has to be seen to be believed! Today Join Rhee and Stacey as they talk about what Las Vegas means to them and why they are so excited about the 2023 DanceLife Teacher Conference in Las Vegas!

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Today Rhee and Stacey discuss many of the hot topics facing dance studio owners in 2022, including costuming, appropriate communication and ways in which to make all dancers feel comfortable in your studio. 

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Want to get to the end of your season and not feel like you've run a marathon?

Today Rhee and Stacey discuss the things you can do right now to ensure you don't burnout before the end of your season! 

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Today Rhee and Stacey unpack the reason we are hesitant to lean into difficult conversations. Could it be that we fear the consequences that usually don't come to fruition?

Explore ways to approach those difficult conversations with finesse, and with your confidence fully intact.

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By now most studio owners are in the middle of the season-opening excitement! Today Rhee and Stacey share ideas to make your studio stand out and thrive. Be inspired to be unique and to lead your studio with awesome communication and standout in your community. You'll be inspired, guaranteed!

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