Rhee Gold's DanceLife

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.com for their support!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"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. A big thanks to jackrabbitdance.com for their support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 order to take it to the next level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 information.

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 the time we have here on earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 community for your studio.  Find out more about Rhee Gold's new DanceLife Alliances at https://rheegold.com/alliancesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/alliancesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 goes on a Rant 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 for privacy information.

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 transition to dance easy 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy holidays!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us today as Rhee & Stacey pay tribute to the magnificent Art Stone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you own a dance studio, it's important to always be evolving. Don't get left behind, just because you've always done something that way or this way. Today Rhee & Stacey talk about the risk of falling behind if you don't stay up to date with the latest business & dance trends as a DSO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Rhee and Stacey revisit those life lessons that you have to keep learning and re-learning until you understand why there is to learn from the situation. Both in business and in studio ownership, those lessons are the things that help us grow and evolve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Rhee and Stacey today as they recap the 2023 DanceLife Teacher Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today join Rhee, Stacey and Laura from the DanceLife Teacher Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.