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In this episode of Rhee Gold's DanceLife podcast, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold dive into how dance studio owners can (and must!) evolve with the changing needs of today’s families and dancers. From rethinking class times to better suit working parents, to embracing the rise of homeschool programs and redefining what a "competitive" program looks like—this episode is packed with insights to help you thrive in 2025 and beyond.

They explore:


Why 5:30 PM is the new 10:00 AM for preschool classes


How homeschool movement programs are replacing traditional daytime classes


The importance of offering “middle ground” training options between rec and comp


Why parents are pushing back on overcommitted competition schedules


Creative ways to use your studio during downtime (and keep it profitable!)


Community engagement as a meaningful part of your studio's performance culture


Letting go of ego and redefining what “success” really looks like

💡 Whether you’re restructuring your programs or just looking to stay ahead of the curve, this is one you won’t want to miss!

Links & Resources:


Learn more about our sponsor: Jackrabbit Dance


Get studio growth benchmarks: jackrabbitdance.com/benchmarks


Connect with Stacey: simplystaceymorgan.com


Join the Dance Life community: golddancelife.com

In this episode of Rhee Gold's DanceLife podcast, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold dive into how dance studio owners can (and must!) evolve with the changing needs of today&rsquo;s families and dancers. From rethinking class times to better suit working parents, to embracing the rise of homeschool programs and redefining what a "competitive" program looks like&mdash;this episode is packed with insights to help you thrive in 2025 and beyond.
They explore:
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Why 5:30 PM is the new 10:00 AM for preschool classes
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How homeschool movement programs are replacing traditional daytime classes
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The importance of offering &ldquo;middle ground&rdquo; training options between rec and comp
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Why parents are pushing back on overcommitted competition schedules
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Creative ways to use your studio during downtime (and keep it profitable!)
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Community engagement as a meaningful part of your studio's performance culture
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Letting go of ego and redefining what &ldquo;success&rdquo; really looks like
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💡 Whether you&rsquo;re restructuring your programs or just looking to stay ahead of the curve, this is one you won&rsquo;t want to miss!
Links &amp; Resources:
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Learn more about our sponsor: <a href="https://www.jackrabbitdance.com/" data-start="1962" data-end="2014">Jackrabbit Dance</a>
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Get studio growth benchmarks: <a data-start="2047" data-end="2123">jackrabbitdance.com/benchmarks</a>
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Connect with Stacey: <a href="https://www.simplystaceymorgan.com" data-start="2147" data-end="2207">simplystaceymorgan.com</a>
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Join the Dance Life community: <a href="https://www.regold.com" data-start="2241" data-end="2277">golddancelife.com</a>
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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

Rhee Gold's DanceLife

Rhee Gold's DanceLife Podcast

In this episode of Rhee Gold's DanceLife podcast, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold dive into how dance studio owners can (and must!) evolve with the changing needs of today’s families and dancers. From rethinking class times to better suit working parents, to embracing the rise of homeschool programs and redefining what a "competitive" program looks like—this episode is packed with insights to help you thrive in 2025 and beyond.  They explore:  Why 5:30 PM is the new 10:00 AM for preschool classes  How homeschool movement programs are replacing traditional daytime classes  The importance of offering “middle ground” training options between rec and comp  Why parents are pushing back on overcommitted competition schedules  Creative ways to use your studio during downtime (and keep it profitable!)  Community engagement as a meaningful part of your studio's performance culture  Letting go of ego and redefining what “success” really looks like  💡 Whether you’re restructuring your programs or just looking to stay ahead of the curve, this is one you won’t want to miss!

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