Rhee Gold's DanceLife

About Rhee Gold's DanceLife

Rhee Gold is passionate about dance education and the business of teaching dance. He is a pioneer in the field, launching the first business (and motivational) seminar for dance teachers in the mid-90s and is now the director of the DanceLife Teacher Conference and the DanceLife Retreat Center attracting hundreds of teachers and studio owners from around the world. Gold’s mission is to inspire dance people to appreciate the gift that dance offers all who experience it. He encourages teachers to be unique, make their own mark on the field and to have the confidence to follow the path that best suits their goals for success. His entrepreneurial and leadership skills have had a long-lasting impact on the dance community, he is the author of the Complete Guide to Teaching Dance, served as the publisher of Dance Studio Life magazine for 14 years and has served as the President of Dance Masters of America, the United Dance Merchants of America, the founding co-chair of UNITY and is now the Director of the International Dance Entrepreneurs Association, also known as I.D.E.A. When given the chance to “talk dance,” Rhee is all about it and that’s what this podcast is all about. We’ll crisscross everything about teaching dance from business to classroom success and we’ll definitely hit on the heart and soul of what being a dance teacher is all about.

Publisher

Rhee Gold in association with Roar Success

Category

arts · business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

27 Sept 2019

Latest episode

12 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

6 of 145 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   12 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Stop Leaving Money on the Table: How to Attract New Students Mid-Season

   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 that this approach is leaving significant revenue and opportunity on the table. Instead, they explore how studio owners can think differently about their business model — creating flexible entry points, short-term programs, and alternative customer journeys that not only generate income now but also build a stronger foundation for the next season.

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   12 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Big, Bold & Brave: Setting Goals That Actually Excite You

   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 off, downplaying, or convincing yourself is for someone else. Together, they explore what it really means to be brave and courageous in business — not just in starting a studio, but in evolving it, challenging the norm, and dreaming beyond your current reality.

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   29 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Competition Weekend Leadership: How Teachers Shape the Experience for Dancers

   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 the choreography choices they make, to how they react to results. Rhee and Stacey discuss the importance of professionalism, emotional leadership, and thoughtful choreography that showcases dancers’ strengths rather than exposing their weaknesses. They also address common competition pitfalls, including over-rehearsing in hallways, negative commentary about judges or events, and social media reactions that can damage studio culture. This conversation is a reminder that competition weekends are about far more than trophies or scores. They are opportunities for dancers to grow, build confidence, and experience the joy of performing — and teachers play a critical role in shaping that experience.

Inside a recent episode

Stop Leaving Money on the Table: How to Attract New Students Mid-Season

Published 12 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And so I really like the idea of putting that customer service, customer experience hat on and really thinking not how can I stick this kid in the back row on the corner of a recital routine and flailing about but instead how can I give them a great experience for six weeks where they learn technique and they start to love dance and they feel their body moving with the music and they think oh this is something I'd really like to do and I love that idea of giving them tickets to the recital so they can see the process they can see what will happen if they get to you know come back next season and join in this is what they'll get to do but not throwing them on stage and hoping for the best, that's not going to be a great customer experience for the child or the parent. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

91 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

88

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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