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Let a Financial Whiz Handle the Numbers
…school becaushttps://rheegold.com/let-a-financial-…ndle-the-numbers/e you love accounting? Anyone? Most studio owners are passionate about dance and teaching, not accounting or financial planning. “The dance side” of the studio, as we are wont…
Read MoreThe Venn Diagram Life
…Of course, your sister and brother-in-law are off to the coast for the weekend with no kids. We’re still just fine. Our studios are successful, our house is comfortable, and…
Read MoreThe Dance of Professionalism: Balancing Relationships in the Studio
…Relationships in the Studio,’ offers guidance on keeping your studio‘s atmosphere positive and professional. Learn how clear communication and establishing boundaries can lead to success for you and your studio….
Read MoreEmpowering Lives through Dance
As owners and instructors of a studio, our primary focus is rightfully on the well-being of our students. We deeply care about their physical and mental health, as well as…
Read MoreFilling Your Cup Assignment
…where, at the end of our studio journey, we may have lost sight of the joy beyond the studio walls. Certainly, we all discover joy within the studio – whether…
Read MoreFrustrated & Tired? This is for You!
…are backordered. And time just won’t slow down. I get it. I really do. I’m here to tell you that countless studio owners have felt (or currently feels!) just like…
Read MoreInvesting in the Future: The Value of Preschool Dance Education
Little dancers, big impact! Find out why preschool dance education is the cornerstone of studio success. Investing in passionate teachers who nurture early love for dance can shape your studio‘s…
Read MoreUnlocking Studio Growth: Rhee’s Simple Recipe for Success
…Unlocking Studio Growth, is a game-changer for dance studio owners! Find out how shifting focus from competition to inclusivity can unlock your studio‘s potential. A must-read for every studio owner….
Read MoreYou Never Know
…started and I taught there for four years. There were no mirrors in the studio, but when it became dark we could see our reflections in a row of windows…
Read MoreOrganization 101
…want to sell your studio or hand it off to the next generation or an emergency takes you away from the studio for an extended length of time. Everything that…
Read MoreBoost Revenue
When we initially took charge of our studio, the standard practice among studio owners was to shut down for the summer immediately after the year-end recital. The income generated from…
Read MoreHoliday Memories
There are dates in our lives that become engraved in our memories. December 14th is one of those days for me! Three years ago on December 14th was our studio’s…
Read MoreStudio Essentials Kit
As we prepare to head back for another dance season, don’t forget to create your studio essentials kit for each of your studio spaces. The studio essentials kit has anything…
Read MoreReducing Friction in Your Studio
…larger strategy. You might also want to try sharing a public Google Calendar with your studio – parents can then subscribe to your calendar and all your studio events will…
Read MoreUnlocking the True Value of Dance: More Than Just Great Moves
…nurtures young souls, offering a plethora of life lessons that extend far beyond the dance studio. So, instead of marketing your studio as the place that produces “the best” or…
Read MoreFamily First
…Studio Assistants jumped in to help with extra classes. Your staff members should be able to keep your studio running smoothly. Make sure that when you hire, you aren’t just…
Read MorePreparing the Future of Your Studio
Our teenage dancers are not only an important part of the studio today, but they are the future teachers, directors and owners who will help your studio‘s mission and legacy…
Read MoreEveryone’s Succession Plan Looks Different
…I knew big changes had to be made. I talked to many studio owners who were going through a transition of retiring, selling or gifting their studios. I wanted to…
Read MoreReframing Your Role as an Employer
…of taking the stance of them proving themselves to the studio, approach your screening like a professional matchmaker. Think about whether the person’s goals align with the studio’s vision. Does…
Read MoreDance Teachers and Studio Owners: The Real MVPs
…making a big deal of it, that really catch my attention. I know from experience that dance teachers and studio owners are top of that list. Imagine a dance studio….
Read MoreAre You Ready?
…studio 3. Inform the parents 4. Stay informed on what is going on with the active shooter 5. If we heard they were heading toward the studio, we were moving…
Read MoreFacing Fertility Concerns While Running a Studio
…second year of the studio and I was engaged and set to be married in August over our studio’s summer break. I remember trying my best to be strategic with…
Read MoreBe That Teacher or Studio Owner Like Susie: Embracing the Future
In a small town where everyone knows each other’s names, Susie has been the leader of dance education for 25 years. Her studio stands as proof to her passion for…
Read MoreNavigating Betrayal in the Dance Studio World: Healing and Moving Forward
In our close-knit dance world, the studio often becomes a second home-a place where bonds are formed, and trust is implicit. So, when betrayal occurs, its impact reverberates not just…
Read MoreRediscovering My Passion for Writing
…and techniques that resonated with dance teachers and studio owners worldwide. Writing became not just a passion but a purpose-to inspire and elevate the art of dance education. The Birth…
Read MoreYour 24-Hour Brochure: Selling Dance Classes Around the Clock
Your 24-Hour Brochure: Selling Dance Classes Around the Clock In today’s digital age, your dance studio’s website is more than just an online presence – it’s your 24-hour brochure, always…
Read MoreStepping into the Limelight
Hey there, dance teachers! The countdown has begun for an exciting new dance season. As the studio doors swing open, we have the incredible opportunity to inspire and uplift our…
Read MorePreschool Classroom Success: First Day Prep
…new to your studio, they are more than likely coming back after a break. Whether your studio was closed for a few weeks after summer camp or they took the…
Read MoreYou Deserve to Make a Profit
…really gets a glimpse of what we actually do every day besides our families. And nobody really understands the physical, mental, and emotional output studio ownership requires besides other studio…
Read MoreEmpowering Through Belief: The Dance Teacher’s Secret to Student Success
…the heartbeat of our studio. Our collective belief is that the vibe we create within our studio walls directly influences the overall success of our educational goals. When students, caregivers,…
Read More3 Teachers Talk “Competition Costs”
…competitions; three costumes; and an intensive summer dance camp. It also includes a $30 studio fee for local competitions. The studio fee covers instructors’ rehearsal time and secretaries’ time. Many…
Read MoreIt’s All About Vision
…a view. I am reminded that it was not that long ago I would have been at the studio running camps and getting ready for the new fall season. My…
Read MoreDance Education: A Future of Diverse Voices and Visions
…studio’s unique identity and business model that allows for a thriving, diverse teaching environment and successful advances in dance education. This variety in teaching methods, studio cultures, and business strategies…
Read MoreDo You Need an Assistant
…and building community. Running a studio involves marketing, team building, financial planning, risk management and so much more. You may have even been called a “Jack of all trades” or…
Read MoreThree Steps to a Scheduled Season
…Mark Fixed Events in Your Calendar Some events are unavoidable: they happen every year. Put those annual events on the calendar first: studio open date, school vacations, holidays, picture days,…
Read MoreTo Downsize, Or Not To Downsize?
…seeing posts from other studio owners about downsizing – or expanding – with lots of questions about how to proceed. Some studio owners consider downsizing, finding that minimal sweet spot…
Read MoreAre You Charting the Course?
…sense financially- and consider the culture of your school. Does this new program align with the culture of your studio? I have seen studios start a new competitive program inside…
Read MoreSummer is the Time to Get Ahead
…home from college creating all of the posts. She knows our studio culture, cares about the studio, and is very creative. This took a load off of our plate and…
Read MoreDance Studio Safety
Better safe than sorry is the old adage and Ginger Haithcox knows this is important in the life of a dance studio. Ginger shares some ways in which studio owners…
Read MoreCreating a Welcoming Family Class Experience
A successful grown-up and tot program sets a strong foundation for studio growth. By drawing families to your studio before they have the opportunity to sign up for a different…
Read MoreMaking Changes Confidently
…our studios run like well-oiled machines forever, we know our businesses evolve. Teachers and administrative staff sometimes take the Mary Poppins Approach and “stay until the wind changes” while others…
Read MoreSpring Into Dance: Inspiring Growth and Motivation in Your Students
As spring blossoms, dance teachers face the challenge of keeping their students motivated amidst a flurry of activities, both in and outside the studio. With recitals and performances on the…
Read MorePreschool Showcase Experience
…without the stresses of the typical recital. My years in the dance studio as a teacher revealed a side of recitals that wasn’t vibing with my objective to meet and…
Read MoreSelf Assess for Class Success
…make it more organized? Did I leave the studio clean and ready for the next teacher? TEACHING Did I arrive at the studio with plenty of time to set up…
Read MoreNurturing Positivity in Dance Class: Ending on a High Note
Nurturing Positivity in Dance Class: Ending on a High Note As dance educators, we understand that every moment in the studio is a chance to shape our students’ perception of…
Read MorePreschool Classroom Success: Educating Caregivers
…of the studio. If you’re not already being intentional with educating your dance families, here are some ideas to get you started. Class Newsletters Class newsletters go beyond the studio…
Read MoreThe Price of Gossip: Choose Growth Over Gabs in Dance
…It’s a resource that dance educators and studio owners know all too well, and when it’s in short supply, every minute counts. This reality hit me square in the face…
Read MoreEpisode 6: Building Your Dance Studio Culture
Culture is a set of shared attitudes, values, goals and practices that characterize your dance studio and classroom. What is your studio culture? Once you know this, you can then…
Read MoreExpected Daughters to Take Over
Dear Rhee, I am pooped and feel like quitting this business. I first started 17 years ago because my two girls needed a ballet studio to go to and there…
Read MoreAre You Really the Right Person for That Job?
In January of 2023 I delegated our social media presence. What has transpired is more than I could have imagined. When we took over the studio oh so many years…
Read MoreSpeaking Truth
…between enthusiasm and artistry, the road can get muddy and the direction unclear. One struggling student might finally stop resisting and embrace my corrections. Another might leave my studio to…
Read MoreRedirect Recital Madness w/ “3 Before Me”
…time to implement the “3 Before Me” rule. The “3 Before Me” rule is a studio-wide system to make sure everyone is getting their questions answered without your staff being…
Read MoreDealing With Doubt
…can prevent a negative aura from overtaking the studio. As we all know, training can be arduous; lightening the mood can be a needed coping strategy for all involved. Learn…
Read MoreSummer Refresh
Don’t you love when things get a refresh? Whether it’s your home, your studio or organizing files, paperwork and information it’s a great feeling. Here’s my list of five things…
Read MoreImagine the Collective Success
…husband for 43 years and he never did take off with the studio funds. The real story was that a parent at the studio stole $50 from the cash box!…
Read MoreAsking for Feedback Without Getting Your Feelings Hurt
…the fear of negative feedback, can cause us to abandon the idea of collecting feedback altogether. Feedback within the studio can be used for testimonials, viewed publicly as reviews online,…
Read MoreRediscover Your Joy
…can feel dejected while your dance families are jubilant. You can feel inadequate as you watch other studio owners and teachers celebrate big successes. You can feel shame as you…
Read MoreElevating Dance Education: Values, Community, and Impact
…on the next generation, equipping them with the skills to become future change-makers. Let us place a strong emphasis on values that extend well beyond the dance studio walls. Believe…
Read MoreFrom Second Row to Stardom: The Journey of Passionate Dancers
…in the second row bring to the studio every day. So, let’s celebrate and cultivate these passionate souls, for they hold the potential to become the next generation of remarkable…
Read MoreCelebrate Yourself!
As a member of the Gold Alliance, I have the privilege of attending periodic business strategy sessions with the group. In one of the last, facilitated by studio owner, business…
Read MoreOpinion: Better Behavior = Better Conventions
…students to conventions frequently, and I also teach at conventions. But I’ve noticed some convention behavior that needs to be addressed. I want convention teachers, studio teachers, and parents to…
Read MoreBest Advice I Ever Received
…being a dance studio owner and teacher, the “best” ever? I couldn’t. Here are the top TEN that I somehow managed to rank. I hope they make as big an…
Read MoreSetting Team Goals for 2022
…teams at your studio. The new generation of students wants to be involved in decisions and work side by side with you. Instead of fighting Gen Z, I say we…
Read MoreI Share Because I Want You to Win
I share, because I want you to win. I recently had the opportunity to share my work with a studio owner in Canada. She is considering a “Fun and Games”…
Read MoreA Heartfelt Note to Dance Parents Everywhere
…role we play in creating a positive and uplifting environment, not just within the walls of our studio but in the broader dance community. Our actions and attitudes set an…
Read MoreBread, Milk and Dance
…a dance studio for 35 years. But when I was a little girl, growing up first in the Harlem projects, then in the Bronx, I could never have imagined such…
Read MoreEpisode 33: What Makes Your Studio Unique?
…out in a crowd? What are the reasons people choose to send their children to your studio? Today Stacey and Rhee dive deeper into discovering what makes your studio unique….
Read MoreStick-To-It-Ness
…arises among teachers and school owners stems from students and parents who feel that they don’t have to abide by the policies or rules set forth by their studio, that…
Read MoreGet & Keep Parents Involved
As dance teachers and studio owners, we know that dance schools can be an incredibly rewarding and enriching experience for children. By teaching engaging and entertaining classes students are excited…
Read MoreEmbracing Vulnerability
When I first started my dance studio, I thought that as the leader I had to know it all. I thought I was the one that had to have all…
Read MoreCitizenship
At my studio, we focus on a different character trait each month, so I thought it would be fun to share what we do for April in this article. In…
Read More6 Ways to Keep Your Students Engaged
…and kids love little prizes. At our studio we have stickers, buttons, High Five cards, and other goodies that we use to reward students and it is a big hit….
Read MoreThe True Art of Choreography: Making Every Dancer Shine
…publishing Dance Studio Life magazine and writing influential columns. Rhee Gold’s experience and insights have made him a trusted figure for dance teachers, studio owners, and enthusiasts worldwide, emphasizing the…
Read MoreEmbracing Change: A Path to Growth and Excitement
…accomplishments include publishing Dance Studio Life magazine and writing influential columns. Rhee Gold’s experience and insights have made him a trusted figure for dance teachers, studio owners, and enthusiasts worldwide,…
Read MoreFrom Questioning to Shining: The Dance of Confidence
…entrepreneur. Notable accomplishments include publishing Dance Studio Life magazine and writing influential columns. Rhee Gold’s experience and insights have made him a trusted figure for dance teachers, studio owners, and…
Read MoreBeyond Awards: Celebrating the Blessings of Dance Education
…include publishing Dance Studio Life magazine and writing influential columns. Rhee Gold’s experience and insights have made him a trusted figure for dance teachers, studio owners, and enthusiasts worldwide, emphasizing…
Read MoreWe Are Always On Stage: Leading by Example in Dance Class
…is about guiding with a moral compass. Showing honesty, integrity, and kindness in and out of the studio teaches these values to students, helping shape them into thoughtful people in…
Read MorePreschool Classroom Success: Space Markers
…studio. However, when it comes time for learning performance choreography, keeping their spots the same will get them comfortable on their performance spot, allowing them to focus more on remembering…
Read MoreDance Competitions and Life Lessons: A Deeper Perspective
…this art form. As the child of a dance teacher and studio owner, his passion for dance ignited early. Over the years, he has contributed significantly to the dance community…
Read MoreDance with Integrity: The Heartbeat of Our Teaching Philosophy
…Notable accomplishments include publishing Dance Studio Life magazine and writing influential columns. Rhee Gold’s experience and insights have made him a trusted figure for dance teachers, studio owners, and enthusiasts…
Read MoreAre They Ready for Dance Class
…the studio. Maybe quiet tears glide down their face as they stretch for their toes or they refuse to move their body at all. There is no denying that our…
Read MorePreschool Classroom Success: Meeting the Needs of the Developing Child
…breaks, appropriate class times (being mindful of naptime, mealtime, and bedtime), and a warm studio during the colder months. Level 2: Safety. Once our basic needs are largely met, we…
Read MorePlanning for Recital Rooutines
…planning the show, the costumes, songs, and routines. At our studio we have set up a system for all of these items to ensure our recital runs smoothly, is entertaining,…
Read MoreWhat it Costs to Replace You as CEO
Recently, I was discussing business finances with some of the Studio Owners in the Certificate of Dance Entrepreneurship program. We landed on the topic of what to pay ourselves as…
Read MoreWhen Dance Class is Exactly What They Need
…studio, or cries and doesn’t participate. It’s easy to tell the caregiver to return when they’re a little older. But, what if I told you that dance class is probably…
Read MoreEpisode 15: Competition Teams
Does your studio attend dance competitions? Do you want to? How do you make it work for you and your studio? Listen as Rhee talks about the pros and cons…
Read MoreEpisode 9: The Struggle is Real
Rhee talks about the daunting challenges of running a dance studio. Our everyday struggle such as the way in which to retain the students you have enrolled, arranging payment plans…
Read MoreEpisode 37: Leadership in the Dance Studio
As dance teachers and dance studio owners we are leaders to so many who pass through the studio doors. Join Rhee and Stacey as they talk about the many people…
Read MoreFourth Quarter Thoughts
…the right direction for you and your studio. Unsubscribe, unfollow, and block your distractions and triggers. If you want to try a Black Friday deal, go for it in your…
Read MoreLeaps and Bounds Above the Other 4-Year-Olds
by Rhee Gold Hi Rhee, I am a dance teacher/studio owner, and I have come across the most persistent parents I have ever met in all my years of teaching…
Read MoreLooking Back to Empower Your Future
…Parents get a nice hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate and a snack when they come to the studio. At the end of the year, we do it all…
Read MoreTeacher Talk: Parent-Teacher Conferences
…10-minute parent meeting. All studio parents are invited to attend four general meetings where I give a full report on overall progress within the studio. I will also chat with…
Read MoreThe Right To Make a Living
…child lots of extra time working on her solo, letting her use the studio to rehearse, offering her extra ballet classes and tons of other stuff! You’re hurt, the blood…
Read MoreCelebrate Your Seniors
…They are going through so many changes and experiencing so many lasts. It is important to celebrate them and their commitment to your studio. Help them feel celebrated. As you…
Read MoreWhat if the Whole World Danced? A Dream of Global Harmony
…the field of dance education, has dedicated over five decades to this art form. As the child of a dance teacher and studio owner, his passion for dance ignited early….
Read MoreFive Essential Lessons on Perseverance Our Dance Students Need to Learn
…a sense of accomplishment and self-belief. This newfound confidence can extend beyond the dance studio into all aspects of their lives. Encourage them to step outside their comfort zones, reminding…
Read MoreTeaching Students About S.M.A.R.T. Goals
…to start talking about setting these goals. At my studio, we set a S.M.A.R.T. goal for each class at the end of February and work toward that goal as a…
Read MoreEpisode 5: Rhee’s Rant
Do you love dance competitions? Is your studio a competition studio? Rhee has a long history with dance competitions, but there first there are a few things he wants to…
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