Change is hard. Whether it's shifting schedules, moving studios, or letting go of team members, navigating transition can feel like emotional gymnastics—especially for dance educators and studio owners. In this heartfelt and practical episode, Rhee and Stacey dive deep into the discomfort of change and how it often leads to unexpected blessings.

They share personal stories—from studio moves to life-altering career shifts—and reflect on what happens when you stop resisting and start trusting your intuition (yes, even when it feels terrifying). If you've ever faced a turning point in your business or life and didn’t know which way to leap, this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways:


Change is inevitable—and often necessary. What feels like a disruption might be a blessing in disguise.


Your intuition knows. Stacey and Rhee explore how those gentle nudges (and sometimes big shoves) lead us exactly where we need to be.


Studio shake-ups aren’t always bad. Whether it’s a rent increase or losing a staff member, what feels like a loss may actually be space for growth.


Discomfort is part of the process. From packing boxes to difficult conversations, leaning into discomfort is how we evolve.


Simplicity can be a powerful goal. Rhee shares how letting go of “bigger is better” has led to more clarity and peace.

 This Episode is for You If:


You’re resisting change in your studio or business


A team member or family is leaving and it feels like a catastrophe


You’re navigating burnout or big transitions post-pandemic


You want to make a big move—but fear is holding you back

🔗 Links & Resources:


Learn more about our sponsor: Jackrabbit Dance


Get inspired by Rhee Gold’s work: rheegold.com


Connect with Stacey: simplystaceymorgan.com

📣 Call to Action:

Enjoyed this episode? Leave a comment and share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. And remember…

✨ Enjoy the journey. ✨

Change is hard. Whether it's shifting schedules, moving studios, or letting go of team members, navigating transition can feel like emotional gymnastics&mdash;especially for dance educators and studio owners. In this heartfelt and practical episode, Rhee and Stacey dive deep into the discomfort of change and how it often leads to unexpected blessings.
They share personal stories&mdash;from studio moves to life-altering career shifts&mdash;and reflect on what happens when you stop resisting and start trusting your intuition (yes, even when it feels terrifying). If you've ever faced a turning point in your business or life and didn&rsquo;t know which way to leap, this one&rsquo;s for you.
Key Takeaways:
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Change is inevitable&mdash;and often necessary. What feels like a disruption might be a blessing in disguise.
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Your intuition knows. Stacey and Rhee explore how those gentle nudges (and sometimes big shoves) lead us exactly where we need to be.
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Studio shake-ups aren&rsquo;t always bad. Whether it&rsquo;s a rent increase or losing a staff member, what feels like a loss may actually be space for growth.
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Discomfort is part of the process. From packing boxes to difficult conversations, leaning into discomfort is how we evolve.
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Simplicity can be a powerful goal. Rhee shares how letting go of &ldquo;bigger is better&rdquo; has led to more clarity and peace.
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&nbsp;This Episode is for You If:
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You&rsquo;re resisting change in your studio or business
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A team member or family is leaving and it feels like a catastrophe
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You&rsquo;re navigating burnout or big transitions post-pandemic
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You want to make a big move&mdash;but fear is holding you back
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🔗 Links &amp; Resources:
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Learn more about our sponsor: <a href="https://www.jackrabbitdance.com/" data-start="2038" data-end="2090">Jackrabbit Dance</a>
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Get inspired by Rhee Gold&rsquo;s work: <a href="https://www.regold.com" data-start="2127" data-end="2163">rheegold.com</a>
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Connect with Stacey: <a href="https://www.simplystaceymorgan.com" data-start="2187" data-end="2247">simplystaceymorgan.com</a>
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📣 Call to Action:
Enjoyed this episode? Leave a comment and share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. And remember&hellip;
✨ Enjoy the journey. ✨

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.

Inspiring the next generation of dance educators from around the world

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Rhee Gold's DanceLife Podcast

Change is hard. Whether it's shifting schedules, moving studios, or letting go of team members, navigating transition can feel like emotional gymnastics—especially for dance educators and studio owners. In this heartfelt and practical episode, Rhee and Stacey dive deep into the discomfort of change and how it often leads to unexpected blessings.  They share personal stories—from studio moves to life-altering career shifts—and reflect on what happens when you stop resisting and start trusting your intuition (yes, even when it feels terrifying). If you've ever faced a turning point in your business or life and didn’t know which way to leap, this one’s for you.

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