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In this special reverse-interview episode of Rhee Gold’s Dance Life Podcast, Stacey takes the spotlight to share her innovative two-semester recital model that’s redefining how her Australian studio operates—and retaining more students than ever.

Recording on recital morning (yes, really!), Stacey dives deep into how splitting the season into two 20-week semesters, each ending in a full theatrical performance, has drastically improved student engagement, parent satisfaction, and overall studio retention. From rental costumes and washing lines with kangaroos, to streamlining backstage flow and sidestepping level placement drama—this episode is packed with real, practical strategies.

🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:


Why splitting your dance year can boost retention and reduce drop-offs


How costume rental models can be sustainable and profitable


The importance of systemizing recital production—from choreography length to stage exits


How Stacey handles parent communication, class structure, and seasonal billing

Whether you’re looking for ideas to refresh your recital structure or just love hearing how other studio owners run their seasons, this candid and creative conversation will leave you inspired to reimagine your own dance calendar.

🩰 Follow Stacey on Instagram:@simplystaceymorgan

🎙️ Sponsored by Jackrabbit Dance – Empowering studio owners to focus on what matters most. Learn more at jackrabbitdance.com

In this special reverse-interview episode of Rhee Gold&rsquo;s Dance Life Podcast, Stacey takes the spotlight to share her innovative two-semester recital model that&rsquo;s redefining how her Australian studio operates&mdash;and retaining more students than ever.
Recording on recital morning (yes, really!), Stacey dives deep into how splitting the season into two 20-week semesters, each ending in a full theatrical performance, has drastically improved student engagement, parent satisfaction, and overall studio retention. From rental costumes and washing lines with kangaroos, to streamlining backstage flow and sidestepping level placement drama&mdash;this episode is packed with real, practical strategies.
🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:
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Why splitting your dance year can boost retention and reduce drop-offs
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How costume rental models can be sustainable and profitable
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The importance of systemizing recital production&mdash;from choreography length to stage exits
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How Stacey handles parent communication, class structure, and seasonal billing
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Whether you&rsquo;re looking for ideas to refresh your recital structure or just love hearing how other studio owners run their seasons, this candid and creative conversation will leave you inspired to reimagine your own dance calendar.
🩰 Follow Stacey on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/simplystaceymorgan" data-start="1559" data-end="1622">@simplystaceymorgan</a>
🎙️ Sponsored by Jackrabbit Dance &ndash; Empowering studio owners to focus on what matters most. Learn more at <a data-start="1734" data-end="1806">jackrabbitdance.com</a>

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 special reverse-interview episode of Rhee Gold’s Dance Life Podcast, Stacey takes the spotlight to share her innovative two-semester recital model that’s redefining how her Australian studio operates—and retaining more students than ever.  Recording on recital morning (yes, really!), Stacey dives deep into how splitting the season into two 20-week semesters, each ending in a full theatrical performance, has drastically improved student engagement, parent satisfaction, and overall studio retention. From rental costumes and washing lines with kangaroos, to streamlining backstage flow and sidestepping level placement drama—this episode is packed with real, practical strategies.  🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:  Why splitting your dance year can boost retention and reduce drop-offs  How costume rental models can be sustainable and profitable  The importance of systemizing recital production—from choreography length to stage exits  How Stacey handles parent communication, class structure, and seasonal billing  Whether you’re looking for ideas to refresh your recital structure or just love hearing how other studio owners run their seasons, this candid and creative conversation will leave you inspired to reimagine your own dance calendar.

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