In this episode we welcome two inspiring leaders from Brooklyn’s Asase Yaa School of the Arts: Zakiya Harris, Artistic Director, and Kofi Osei Williams, CEO of Asase Yaa Entertainment Group. Through dance, music, and cultural exploration, they’re nurturing young people with confidence, creativity, and heart.

In this episode we welcome two inspiring leaders from Brooklyn&rsquo;s Asase Yaa School of the Arts: Zakiya Harris, Artistic Director, and Kofi Osei Williams, CEO of Asase Yaa Entertainment Group. Through dance, music, and cultural exploration, they&rsquo;re nurturing young people with confidence, creativity, and heart.

Living the Dream, sponsored by Jackrabbit Dance, it’s the newest go-to podcast for dance educators, studio owners, and industry leaders looking for real conversations, inspiration, and insights into the dance world. Hosted by Rhee Gold & Laura Giacomelli, each episode brings authentic, unfiltered discussions with top professionals who are shaping the future of dance education and business.

Whether you're a studio owner striving for success, a dance teacher passionate about making an impact, or simply someone who loves the art and industry of dance, this podcast is for you. Join us as we dive deep into the realities of studio life, artistry, and leadership—all with a touch of humor, heart, and wisdom.

Coming soon to wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️

Living the Dream, sponsored by Jackrabbit Dance, it&rsquo;s the newest go-to podcast for dance educators, studio owners, and industry leaders looking for real conversations, inspiration, and insights into the dance world. Hosted by Rhee Gold &amp; Laura Giacomelli, each episode brings authentic, unfiltered discussions with top professionals who are shaping the future of dance education and business.
Whether you're a studio owner striving for success, a dance teacher passionate about making an impact, or simply someone who loves the art and industry of dance, this podcast is for you. Join us as we dive deep into the realities of studio life, artistry, and leadership&mdash;all with a touch of humor, heart, and wisdom.
Coming soon to wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️

🎙️ Living the Dream, sponsored by Jackrabbit Dance, it’s the newest go-to podcast for dance educators, studio owners, and industry leaders looking for real conversations, inspiration, and insights into the dance world. Hosted by Rhee Gold & Laura Giacomelli, each episode brings authentic, unfiltered discussions with top professionals who are shaping the future of dance education and business. Whether you're a studio owner striving for success, a dance teacher passionate about making an impact, or simply someone who loves the art and industry of dance, this podcast is for you. Join us as we dive deep into the realities of studio life, artistry, and leadership—all with a touch of humor, heart, and wisdom.

Living the Dream

🎙️ Living the Dream, sponsored by Jackrabbit Dance, it’s the newest go-to podcast for dance educators, studio owners, and industry leaders looking for real conversations, inspiration, and insights into the dance world. Hosted by Rhee Gold & Laura Giacomelli, each episode brings authentic, unfiltered discussions with top professionals who are shaping the future of dance education and business.

Whether you're a studio owner striving for success, a dance teacher passionate about making an impact, or simply someone who loves the art and industry of dance, this podcast is for you. Join us as we dive deep into the realities of studio life, artistry, and leadership—all with a touch of humor, heart, and wisdom.

🎙️ Living the Dream, sponsored by Jackrabbit Dance, it&rsquo;s the newest go-to podcast for dance educators, studio owners, and industry leaders looking for real conversations, inspiration, and insights into the dance world. Hosted by Rhee Gold &amp; Laura Giacomelli, each episode brings authentic, unfiltered discussions with top professionals who are shaping the future of dance education and business.
Whether you're a studio owner striving for success, a dance teacher passionate about making an impact, or simply someone who loves the art and industry of dance, this podcast is for you. Join us as we dive deep into the realities of studio life, artistry, and leadership&mdash;all with a touch of humor, heart, and wisdom.

Exploring Asase Yaa

Debbi Dee is a teacher’s teacher and a true technician with unstoppable energy. We’ll explore her approach to teaching, choreography and master‑teaching work. Plus favorite stories from a career on stage, on camera, and in the studio.

Debbi Dee is a teacher&rsquo;s teacher and a true technician with unstoppable energy. We&rsquo;ll explore her approach to teaching, choreography and master‑teaching work. Plus favorite stories from a career on stage, on camera, and in the studio.

A Teacher's Approach

From viral stages to international tours, Jason Pickett is bringing real talk on building a career with purpose. Jason is a professional dance educator, choreographer, and founder of No Starving Artists, a company that mentors dancers with mindset, business, and performance strategies.

From viral stages to international tours, Jason Pickett is bringing real talk on building a career with purpose. Jason is a professional dance educator, choreographer, and founder of No Starving Artists, a company that mentors dancers with mindset, business, and performance strategies.

Building a Career with Purpose

From Radio City Music Hall to the BBC, Dre Torres is a tap force to be reckoned with—and she’s joining us for a powerful new episode of Living the Dream. Dancer. Choreographer. Educator. Mentor. Dre brings rhythm, energy, and heart to everything she touches—and now she’s sharing her story with us. We’ll dive into her path to international stages, what drives her as a teacher and mentor, why tap is more than steps—it’s confidence, freedom, and community.

From Radio City Music Hall to the BBC, Dre Torres is a tap force to be reckoned with&mdash;and she&rsquo;s joining us for a powerful new episode of Living the Dream. Dancer. Choreographer. Educator. Mentor. Dre brings rhythm, energy, and heart to everything she touches&mdash;and now she&rsquo;s sharing her story with us. We&rsquo;ll dive into her path to international stages, what drives her as a teacher and mentor, why tap is more than steps&mdash;it&rsquo;s confidence, freedom, and community.

Exploring Asase Yaa

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