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Are You Shaping the Future of Dance or Just Showcasing it?
In the world of dance education, there's a stark difference between building talent from the ground up and simply attracting dancers already developed elsewhere. If the main goal of a...
6 Ways to Combat Spring Fever
As spring rolls in, so does the challenge of keeping dancers engaged and focused. The change in weather and the proximity to the end of the school year can make...
The Beauty of the Slow Burn in Teaching and Entrepreneurship
In our fast-paced world, and especially in dance education, there is almost a pressure to see immediate results-whether it's becoming an award-winning choreographer, growing enrollment, or launching innovative programs. Yet,...
Preschool Recital Success: The Backstage Experience
For little ones, the recital can be a scary situation. Think about it…We're in a new space, with new people, in an uncomfortable costume, away from our grownup. That's a...
Journey
"Your journey won't be the same as anyone else's, so don't let the world tell you how it's supposed to look."
Frustrated & Tired? This is for You!
Rhee Gold’s DanceLife Blog Frustrated and tired? This is for you. You’re over it. You are frustrated, tired of trying to please people, and lost on what to do next. ...
Your Voice Matters
Play Video Andrea Trench is dedicated to helping dance teachers create and deliver content that is research-based and developmentally appropriate for children under the age of 6. Her primary focus is...
5 Promises to Make to Yourself Today
Rhee Gold’s DanceLife Blog My dance season begins next Monday, September 13th. I will get to work around 1:00 pm and not leave the studio until nearly 10:00 pm most...
Excuses vs. Procrastination
LaShonda Chaney has studied all genres of dance and holds a B.A. in Business Marketing from Rutgers, The State University. Winning several awards through "Dance Educators of America", "Dance America",...
5 Must Have Songs for Every Early Childhood Dance Class
The music you choose for your early childhood dance classes is no light decision. Your selections are crucial for successful class engagement, excitement, and education. Today I am sharing five...
Fear: Choose, Trust, Insist
Fear is a b*tch. Should I implement rollover registration? I’m scared of the pushback. What will happen if I raise my rates next season? I’m afraid people might leave. How...
Mindset vs. Mind Growth
LaShonda Chaney has studied all genres of dance and holds a B.A. in Business Marketing from Rutgers, The State University. Winning several awards through "Dance Educators of America", "Dance America",...
Creating 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...
Fearless Life
LaShonda Chaney has studied all genres of dance and holds a B.A. in Business Marketing from Rutgers, The State University. Winning several awards through "Dance Educators of America", "Dance America",...
Holding On to the Good
Play Video Andrea Trench is dedicated to helping dance teachers create and deliver content that is research-based and developmentally appropriate for children under the age of 6. Her primary focus is...
You Deserve to Make a Profit
I have a chip on my shoulder. I think, in today’s language, that means I have a trigger. And based on some of the posts I’ve seen lately, I’m willing...
Breaktime
Play Video LaShonda Chaney has studied all genres of dance and holds a B.A. in Business Marketing from Rutgers, The State University. Winning several awards through "Dance Educators of America",...
A Letter to my Young Dance Teacher Self
Dear Andrea, Congratulations on your first job as a dance teacher! You love dance and you love kids so this seems like an easy gig at 16 years old. Buckle...
Love Your Life
"What if... Everything you are going through is preparing you for what you asked for?"
Success from Failure
"You'll never be brave if you don't get hurt. You'll never learn if you don't make mistakes. You'll never be successful if you don't encounter failure."
