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…

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,…

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…

Competition Season Mindset: The Role of the Mentor, Leader and Teacher

Competition season can be one of the most exciting — and sometimes most stressful — times of the dance year. In this episode of Rhee Gold's Dance Life Podcast, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold dive into the realities of competition culture and the powerful role studio owners play in shaping the experien…

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Systems, Camps & Profit with Jackrabbit Dance

In this special episode of Rhee Gold’s Dance Life Podcast, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold welcome their first-ever guests to the show after more than seven years of hosting together. Joining them behind the microphone are Molly Stroud and Jayme Bell from Jackrabbit Dance, the long-time sponsor of the…

From Project Motivate to Dance Life: 30 Years of Growth, Grit & Community

In this episode, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold reflect on the evolution of the Dance Life Teacher Conference as it celebrates its 30th anniversary — and what its journey reveals about leadership, vulnerability, and the power of community in dance education. Rhee shares the early beginnings of the co…

What are you avoiding?

In this episode, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold kick off the new year by tackling a topic every dance studio owner and teacher knows too well: procrastination. As studios return to full swing and workloads ramp up, Stacey and Rhee explore why we put important tasks off — especially the big ones that …

Rugged Up & Ready: Clear Communication, Calm Customers, and Enjoying the Journey

Welcome to Rhee Gold’s Dance Life Podcast, hosted by Stacey Morgan and joined by the fabulous (and very “rugged up”) Rhee Gold—broadcasting from a freezing North Carolina cold snap that has him bundled up and learning new Aussie vocabulary fast. In this practical and timely episode, Stacey and Rhe…

Happy Holidays from Rhee & Stacey!

In this special holiday episode of Rhee Gold’s DanceLife Podcast, Rhee Gold and Stacey Morgan slow things down to reflect on the year that was — and the memories that truly matter. From unforgettable career highlights (including tap dancing with Hugh Jackman!) to meaningful moments at events like …

Rest Is Not a Reward — Reclaiming Your Time, Values & Sanity

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the loop of always being busy? Like rest is something you’ll earn “one day” when you’ve ticked off every last task? In this honest, warm, and wonderfully real episode, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold explore the dopamine-driven habits we all fall into—especially as…