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 podcast. Together, they unpack what studio owners are facing right now — and how smart systems can bring more ease, clarity, and profit back into studio life.

In this episode, you’ll hear:


Why studio owners are still feeling the ripple effects of post-pandemic enrollment shifts, and what parents now want from commitments


How Jackrabbit Dance’s Client Success team supports studio owners through low enrollment seasons by listening first, then building practical solutions


Why the dance industry has proven especially adaptable — the “show must go on” energy, innovation, and fast pivots


The features that can save time immediately, including:


Online registration and parent portal access


Automated billing and payment processing (so you’re not chasing money)


Better website-to-registration workflows


Centralised communication through Jackrabbit Plus (branded app, groups, push notifications)


Resources tabs for costumes, hair, videos, and quick answers parents actually use


What’s “hot” right now for summer programming — including the rise of more flexible, creative camps (and why studios should experiment)


A look at Jackrabbit Camps, including policies, deposits, session selection, and ongoing product updates based on real studio timelines


A powerful studio-owner money conversation: why too many discounts can quietly drain profitability — and how studio owners can stop “discounting themselves out of business”


The mindset shift studio owners need: it’s okay to run a studio that makes a good profit, pays you well, and supports your future

This episode is equal parts practical and energising — a reminder that dance studio owners don’t start businesses to do admin all day. With the right systems and support, you can reclaim time, improve customer experience, and build a studio that truly serves your life.

In this special episode of Rhee Gold&rsquo;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 podcast. Together, they unpack what studio owners are facing right now &mdash; and how smart systems can bring more ease, clarity, and profit back into studio life.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll hear:
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Why studio owners are still feeling the ripple effects of post-pandemic enrollment shifts, and what parents now want from commitments
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How Jackrabbit Dance&rsquo;s Client Success team supports studio owners through low enrollment seasons by listening first, then building practical solutions
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Why the dance industry has proven especially adaptable &mdash; the &ldquo;show must go on&rdquo; energy, innovation, and fast pivots
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The features that can save time immediately, including:
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Online registration and parent portal access
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Automated billing and payment processing (so you&rsquo;re not chasing money)
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Better website-to-registration workflows
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Centralised communication through Jackrabbit Plus (branded app, groups, push notifications)
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Resources tabs for costumes, hair, videos, and quick answers parents actually use
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What&rsquo;s &ldquo;hot&rdquo; right now for summer programming &mdash; including the rise of more flexible, creative camps (and why studios should experiment)
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A look at Jackrabbit Camps, including policies, deposits, session selection, and ongoing product updates based on real studio timelines
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A powerful studio-owner money conversation: why too many discounts can quietly drain profitability &mdash; and how studio owners can stop &ldquo;discounting themselves out of business&rdquo;
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The mindset shift studio owners need: it&rsquo;s okay to run a studio that makes a good profit, pays you well, and supports your future
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This episode is equal parts practical and energising &mdash; a reminder that dance studio owners don&rsquo;t start businesses to do admin all day. With the right systems and support, you can reclaim time, improve customer experience, and build a studio that truly serves your life.

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.

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Rhee Gold's DanceLife

Rhee Gold's DanceLife Podcast

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 Jamie Bell from Jackrabbit Dance, the long-time sponsor of the podcast. Together, they unpack what studio owners are facing right now — and how smart systems can bring more ease, clarity, and profit back into studio life.  In this episode, you’ll hear:  What’s new for Stacey’s studio in Australia — record enrollment, stronger socials, and a major upcoming Kylie Minogue spectacular  Why studio owners are still feeling the ripple effects of post-pandemic enrollment shifts, and what parents now want from commitments  How Jackrabbit Dance’s Client Success team supports studio owners through low enrollment seasons by listening first, then building practical solutions  Why the dance industry has proven especially adaptable — the “show must go on” energy, innovation, and fast pivots  The features that can save time immediately, including:  Online registration and parent portal access  Automated billing and payment processing (so you’re not chasing money)  Better website-to-registration workflows  Centralised communication through Jackrabbit Plus (branded app, groups, push notifications)  Resources tabs for costumes, hair, videos, and quick answers parents actually use  What’s “hot” right now for summer programming — including the rise of more flexible, creative camps (and why studios should experiment)  A look at Jackrabbit Camps, including policies, deposits, session selection, and ongoing product updates based on real studio timelines  A powerful studio-owner money conversation: why too many discounts can quietly drain profitability — and how studio owners can stop “discounting themselves out of business”  The mindset shift studio owners need: it’s okay to run a studio that makes a good profit, pays you well, and supports your future  This episode is equal parts practical and energising — a reminder that dance studio owners don’t start businesses to do admin all day. With the right systems and support, you can reclaim time, improve customer experience, and build a studio that truly serves your life.