Gold Alliance

Gold Alliance

Elevate your dance studio success with expert guidance and a supportive dance studio owner community.

The Gold Alliance is the highest tier of the Alliances. While Rhee Gold is involved in all Alliance programs, he personally attends each Gold Alliance session to provide one-on-one support to every Leader. This program is designed for studio owners who are committed to investing weekly in their growth. You’ll learn from and collaborate with industry experts to refine your leadership skills, achieve financial stability, boost productivity, and lead a motivated, supportive team.

By joining the Gold Alliance, you become part of an intimate group of like-minded studio owners who uplift and support one another. Together, we tackle challenges, share ideas, and develop strategies to help every Leader thrive.

Transform Your Studio; Transform Your Life!

Gold Alliance
Gold Alliance

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Join our incomparable community of like-minded studio owners and experience
the strength of our collective wisdom and support.

Program Details

Membership in the Gold Alliance is a premium investment in your studio’s success and personal growth. The program includes exclusive access to industry experts, personalized mentorship, and a supportive community of studio leaders.

  • Monthly Fee: $1,000 USD per month (discount if paid annually)
  • Commitment: 12-month minimum commitment

How to Become a Gold Alliance Leader

Joining the Gold Alliance is a selective process, designed for studio owners who are truly committed to growth and success. There are two ways to get started:

  1. Submit an Interest Form
    Fill out our INTEREST FORM to express your interest in joining the Gold Alliance. This helps us learn more about you, your studio, and determine if the program aligns with your goals.
  2. Invitation by Rhee Gold
    Some members are personally invited by Rhee Gold, based on their demonstrated commitment to the dance industry and their potential for growth.

Once your application is received, Rhee will schedule a Zoom call to discuss your goals and objectives if accepted into the Gold Alliance. You’ll also complete a studio audit, allowing you to explore your strengths and identify areas to focus on as part of your journey in the Gold Alliance and to assist Rhee and the other mentors to serve your needs best. 

Why Are Our Gold Alliance Members Referred to as Leaders?

Gold Alliance members are more than studio owners—they are leaders. As they build confidence by determining and achieving their goals, they transform into some of the most respected figures in the dance industry. These Leaders set the standard for excellence, becoming role models for their teams, clientele, and studio owners everywhere.

Their influence extends far beyond their studios. Gold Alliance Leaders inspire positive change within their schools, make meaningful impacts in their communities, and contribute to the dance industry as a whole. Through their dedication, they grow into leaders who uplift not only their students and staff but also their peers, helping to shape the future of dance education.

Gold Alliance Leaders...

  • Recognize the power of shared knowledge, valuing the collective experiences and insights of their peers as a cherished resource.
  • Evolve into more than just successful studio owners; they become mentors and guides, fostering the growth of fellow leaders within our community.
  • Lead with influence that extends beyond their studio walls, inspiring not only their students but also their peers and communities.
  • Embark on a journey toward becoming true experts in studio ownership, with the Gold Alliance as their trusted compass on the path to excellence.

Please be aware that membership in the Gold Alliance involves a substantial commitment, personally, financially and to your fellow Leaders.. To achieve the best outcomes and fully benefit from your experience, it's essential to make a firm commitment to actively engage in all program activities."

Mission Statement:

The Gold Alliance is dedicated to empowering exceptional dance studio owners by fostering a collaborative community of leaders who are committed to elevating the standards of studio ownership. Through shared knowledge, mentorship, and innovation, we guide our members to achieve sustainable success while making a lasting impact on their studios, their students, and the dance industry as a whole.

Vision Statement:

To cultivate a community of elite studio owners who lead with vision, inspire with passion, and set the benchmark for excellence in the dance industry. The Gold Alliance strives to be the ultimate resource for professional growth, personal fulfillment, and leadership, driving the evolution of studio ownership and positively influencing the future of dance education worldwide.

DanceLife Alliances Code of Ethics

The DanceLife Alliances are proud to be united by our Code of Ethics. 

Shall be honest and straightforward, committing to the principle of integrity in regard to business practices, teaching, and other professional activities and events; treating all stakeholders with fairness and honor.

Shall practice non-discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or ancestry.

Shall respect fellow school owners and/or teachers, refrain from soliciting faculty and/or students.

Shall offer dance education with an emphasis on the safety and welfare of all students; maintaining age-appropriate movement, music and costuming.

Shall make continuing education a priority and maintain a qualified facultypropelling the dance industry forward with innovation, diversity and creativity.

Gold Alliance

Have questions about the Gold Alliance? Schedule a call!

Interested in the Gold Alliance, but would like to speak with Rhee to be sure it's the right fit for you? Feel free to schedule a one-on-one with Rhee Gold to discover if it's the right fit for you.

Gold Alliance Mentors

We are proud to have Rhee Gold, Michelle, Soutier, and Stacey Morgan as lead mentors and presenters for the Gold Alliance.

In addition, Gold Alliance leaders experience training from a remarkable list of guest speakers who are business leaders and experts, including authors, marketing consultants, systems specialists, mental health experts, and diverse professionals.

Special guests have included Lyndzi Barnes, Greg Bettencourt, Tanya Carne, Jason Daily, Sean Dever, Sandi Duncan, Dr. Claudette Gendreau, LMHC, Jane Grech, Diane Gudat, Melissa Hoffman, Liz Imperio, Susan Judd, Teri Mangiaratti, Jeff Metzger, Pete Mohr, Erin Mosqueda, Danielle Mulvey, Claire O'Shea, Holly Read, Tahnee Sanders, Scott Schutte, Pam Simpson, Michelle Soutier, Laura Vanderkam, Greg Vanigasooriyar, Caroline Zanni, among others

Meet Our Leaders

Bettonvil

Ann Bettonvil

The Studio School of Dance
Brampton, ON
Bolduc

Tammy Bolduc

North Shore Dance Academy
Danvers, MA
Breen

Kristi Breen

The Studio School of Dance
Brampton, ON
Buchanan

Dee Buchanan

Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance
Middletown, MD
Canino

Jessica Canino

Creative Dance Studio
Plantation, FL
Carroll - CDE

Laura Carroll

Ann Carroll School of Dance
Franklin, TN
Casey - CDE

Kirstin Casey

Dance-N-Groove,
Hutto, TX
Cook

Lyndsey Cook

Cypress Dance Elite,
Tomball, TX
Corrao

Erica Corrao

EGC Dance Center,
Hopewell Junction, NY
Faia

Lisa Faia

All About Dance,
Swampscott, MA
Giacomelli-Huntkowski, Laura

Laura Giacomelli

Libra Dance Studio
Warminster, PA
Gong

Jaime Gong

Performing Arts Workshop
Jersey City, NJ
Hammond

Lauren Hammond

Desert Dance Collective,
Tuscon, AZ
Montana

Muffy & Wayne Hoover

Quality Music & Dance,
Chesapeake, VA
Kenney

Genesa Kenney

Movements in Motion Dance Studio
Havertown, PA
Jennifer Kinsey

Jennifer Kinsey

Acapriccio Dance Company,
La Vista, NE
Komorowski

Kelly Komorowski

Encore Dance Academy
Kings Park & Holbrook, NY
Lawrence

June Lawrence

June Lawrence School of Dance
Mississauga, ON
Litwin - CDE

Ashley Litwin

Anna Marie's Dance Studio
Wilmington, DE
McColl

Susie McColl

The Studio School of Dance
Brampton, ON
Milan

Brittany Milan

Eleve Performing Arts Center,
Bloomington, MN
McNamara

Erin Rae McNamara

Erin Rae's School of Dance
Westport, MA
Montana (2)

Jamie Montana

Revelations Dance Center
Nesconset, NY
O'Reel

Connie O'Reel

Southwest Synergy Dance
Tinley Park, IL
Powell

Meredith Powell

Studio J School of Dance
Edmond, OK
Reusch

Dee Reusch

Studio Dee
Fort Wright, KY
Schmeideke

Lisa Schmiedeke

Ms. Lisa's Dance
Tampa, FL
Struhar

Adonica Struhar

Spotlight School of Dance
Creston, IA
Sullivan - CDE

Judy Sullivan

Silver City Dance Center
Taunton, MA
Truax

Jesslyn Truax

Take 5 Dance
Oshawa, ON

Discover what the DanceLife Alliances has to offer!

The DanceLife Alliances is proud to offer a vast library of resources that includes video training, live seminars, documents, templates, classroom resources, activity packs and so much more!

Enjoy these free resources to get a peek inside what you can expect as one of our Alliance members.

Interested in Exploring More DanceLife Alliances?

DanceLife Alliances offers something for every dance educator! Whether you’re a teacher seeking inspiration, a studio owner looking to grow, or someone passionate about leadership and excellence in the dance industry, there’s an alliance tailored for you.

Discover how each alliance can help you achieve your goals. Together, we’re empowering and uniting the global dance community!

Receive 20% off your membership when you become a member of both Dance Teacher Alliance and Studio Owner Alliance!