JULY 22 - 24, 2025 | UNCASVILLE, CT
DanceLife Teacher Conference
Rhee Gold's DanceLife Teacher Conference returns to Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT, to celebrate an inspiring 2025! All attendees gain access to a full lineup of classes, seminars, and special events, plus 90 days of on-demand access—perfect for catching up on missed sessions or revisiting key lessons. It’s a truly life-changing event for everyone in dance education. Once you've experienced DLTC, you'll want to return year after year—guaranteed. Note: $100 deposit holds your spot, book today!
The DanceLife Experience
Business Tracks: For Studio Owners and Administrative Staff
Whether you’re in your first year or your fiftieth, the DanceLife Teacher Conference’s Business Tracks are designed to equip both studio owners and administrative staff with transformative strategies for growth and efficiency. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Innovative Studio Growth Strategies: Discover fresh approaches to expanding your studio's reach and influence within your community.
- Time-Saving Systems & Procedures: Implement streamlined systems that simplify daily operations, helping you reclaim your time and reduce stress.
- Financial Mastery: Dive into budgeting techniques, pricing strategies, and income-generating ideas to increase profitability and drive long-term success.
- Marketing & Retention Techniques: From powerful social media tactics to proven retention methods, learn how to attract new students and keep them engaged.
- Delegation & Team Management: Master the art of delegation and team leadership to build a strong, motivated staff that supports your vision.
…and this is just some of what’s covered! The DanceLife Teacher Conference is your dedicated partner in success, empowering you with actionable insights, new ideas, and a thriving network of passionate professionals—all committed to helping you elevate your studio. Join us to take your studio to the next level!
Classroom Tracks: Enhance Your Teaching Toolbox
Our Classroom Tracks are designed to elevate your teaching for students of all ages and skill levels, equipping you with innovative tools, fresh techniques, and inspiring ideas that will make every class impactful.
- Intermediate & Advanced Classroom: This track is your ultimate toolbox for higher-level teaching. Explore fresh warm-ups, skill progressions, and technique-building exercises in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, acro, musical theater, and commercial jazz. Go beyond the steps with classroom management strategies, choreography workshops, and specialized sessions for stretching and strengthening.
- Early Childhood & Preschool Classroom: A treasure trove of new concepts and methods for engaging our youngest dancers. Gain practical techniques that will transform your early childhood and preschool classes, along with ready-to-use ideas you can apply immediately.
- Teaching Essentials: Foundational principles are at the heart of each track. Learn not just “what” to teach, but “how” to make each lesson more engaging and memorable, creating an environment that nurtures growth and passion. Become the teacher who not only instructs but inspires every student.
Elevate your teaching to create unforgettable experiences!
Huge Trade Show!
Featuring over 60 esteemed product and service providers from the dance industry, the DLTC trade show is your gateway to the latest innovations. Discover cutting-edge software, ticketing solutions, costumes, dancewear, shoes, and curriculum materials tailored for dance professionals. You’ll also find essential services like insurance and flooring, plus exciting event opportunities and more. It’s a one-stop resource for everything you need to elevate your studio.
Rhee Gold Keynotes
A standout feature of DLTC is the inspiration sparked by Rhee Gold’s motivational keynotes. Crafted to resonate with teachers, studio owners, and administrators alike, Gold’s impactful words ignite both personal and professional transformation. Through stories, insights, and actionable advice, you’ll leave empowered to overcome challenges and live your best dance life with renewed enthusiasm and purpose.
The DanceLife Teacher Conference Gala
This event is the highlight of the DanceLife Teacher Conference, uniting our vibrant community of passionate educators in celebration and camaraderie! This unforgettable evening honors trailblazers in dance education who have inspired teachers worldwide with their dedication, vision, and contributions to the art of teaching. Adding to the excitement, special guest performances captivate and entertain, leaving everyone motivated and uplifted. It’s a night filled with inspiration, admiration, and connection for those shaping the future of dance education.
FAQ DanceLife Teacher Conference 2025
DLTC is designed for dance teachers, studio owners and office staff / administrators. It is not an event for students. Minimum age is 18. Studio owners may register assistant teachers, ages 16 & 17, for the movement tracks.
Absolutely! Attendees are welcome to move between tracks as needed. However, as a courtesy to our faculty and fellow attendees, we kindly ask that you avoid entering or exiting sessions once they have begun.
DLTC is proud to present a stellar faculty offering a wide range of seminars and sessions, making it hard to choose where to start! But don’t worry—every attendee receives 90-day on-demand access to all conference sessions. This means you can easily catch up on any sessions you miss or revisit your favorites to deepen your learning.
Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino features over 30 dining options, from quick and casual bites to upscale restaurants—there’s something to satisfy everyone’s tastes! To explore all of their food outlets, click HERE.
In addition, all conference attendees will enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast each morning of the three-day event and receive one complimentary ticket to the Gala.
Yes! Conference attendees can enjoy special discounted rates at Mohegan Sun, with up to 4 guests allowed per room. Rooms can only be booked online within our designated conference room block. Click HERE to reserve your room.
- 7/18, 7/19 & 7/25: $209 per night (standard rooms: king or 2 queens)
- 7/20 - 7/24: $195 per night (standard rooms: king or 2 queens)
Room rates are subject to availability within our block.
Note: DLTC room rates do not include taxes or a $9.99 per night resort fee. Rooms must be booked by Thursday, June 26, 2025 to secure the discounted rate based on availability.
The two closest airports to Mohegan Sun are each about a 45+-minute drive away:
- Bradley International Airport - Hartford, CT (BDL)
- T.F. Green International Airport - Providence, RI (PVD)
Both offer convenient access to the conference location.
Yes! From Hartford, CT or Providence, RI, we recommend using rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft for convenient transport to Mohegan Sun. Additionally, Mohegan Sun provides a comprehensive list of transportation options, which you can view by clicking HERE.
Rhee Gold’s DanceLife is excited to offer an all-in-one app tailored for dance education and the DanceLife Teacher Conference. Through the app, you’ll have access to the full conference schedule, faculty bios, recorded sessions, exhibitor information, community sharing, and much more!
Download the app by clicking HERE to stay connected and make the most of your conference experience.
INVEST IN YOUR STUDIO... MAKE DLTC A TEAM EXPERIENCE!
Invest in a transformative experience that aligns your team, strengthens your studio’s vision, and fosters a renewed sense of passion and purpose.
Hear from June Lawrence of June Lawrence School of Dance in Mississauga, ON who has seen, firsthand, the benefits of having your entire studio team experience DLTC. She shares helpful tips on how to incentivize staff and make it an affordable investment.
Ticket Pricing For You & Your Team
All tickets include an all-access pass to every class offered (except Studio Owner Only sessions), entry to all special events, three continental breakfasts, and a ticket to the 2025 gala. Plus, attendees receive all downloadable class notes and 90-day on-demand access to every session.
Questions? Contact greg@rheegold.com
Would you like to be an exhibitor? Contact Greg@rheegold.com for options.