FUN & ENTERTAINING CONVERSATIONS FOCUSED ON LIVING OUT OUR DREAM IN THE DANCE EDUCATION WORLD
Rhee Gold with co-host, Laura Giacomelli, host these bi-weekly live-streamed discussions, proudly sponsored by Jackrabbit Dance. Bringing together studio owners, dance educators and legends in the industry, Rhee leads engaging conversations that will help you laugh, learn and truly experience the passion and joy of the dance life.
OUR MOST RECENT BROADCASTS
Living the Dream Episode 22 – Exploring Asase Yaa
In this episode we welcome two inspiring leaders from Brooklyn’s Asase Yaa School of the Arts: Zakiya Harris, Artistic Director, and Kofi Osei Williams, CEO of Asase Yaa Entertainment Group. Through dance, music, and cultural exploration, they’re nurturing young people with confidence, creativity, and heart.
Living the Dream Episode 21 – A Teacher’s Approach
Debbi Dee is a teacher’s teacher and a true technician with unstoppable energy. We’ll explore her approach to teaching, choreography and master‑teaching work. Plus favorite stories from a career on stage, on camera, and in the studio.
Living the Dream Episode 20 – Building a Career with Purpose
From viral stages to international tours, Jason Pickett is bringing real talk on building a career with purpose. Jason is a professional dance educator, choreographer, and founder of No Starving Artists, a company that mentors dancers with mindset, business, and performance strategies.
Living the Dream Episode 19 – More than Steps
From Radio City Music Hall to the BBC, Dre Torres is a tap force to be reckoned with—and she’s joining us for a powerful new episode of Living the Dream. Dancer. Choreographer. Educator. Mentor. Dre brings rhythm, energy, and heart to everything she touches—and now she’s sharing her story with us. We’ll dive into her…
Living the Dream Episode 18 – Positivity and Purpose
We’re at the perfect time of year to pause, reflect, and rejuvenate your dance spirit. Join us for a special Living the Dream edition filled with positivity and purpose.Featuring Meredith Powell, Kiana Simler, Lauren Ritchie and Rebecca Brettingham-Filice – these inspiring voices will explore how to build positive mindsets in the dance classroom and share…
Living the Dream Episode 17 – Leading By Example
We’re heading north for our next Living the Dream as we sit down with successful Canadian studio owner and longtime dance education leader, June Lawrence! From studio stories to leadership lessons, we’re going up close and personal to hear June’s journey, her philosophies, and what she’s learned in a lifetime of living the dream.
Living the Dream Episode 16 – The Magic of the Minis
Join Rhee and Laura for a deep dive with Andrea Trench, creator of Discover Dance, a leading early‑childhood and preschool dance program used worldwide. We’ll talk about her journey as a teacher, business-woman and discover why this is the age level we should be our best at. And we’ll talk about the classroom, too.
Living the Dream Episode 15 – Big Vision, Bigger Impact
Today we sit down with Michelle Soutier, owner of Miller Street Dance Academy in North and South Carolina. We’ll dig into how she grew from a small-town studio with a few hundred students to serving 3,000+ dancers each week – the decisions, systems, and mindset that made it possible.
Living the Dream Episode 14 – Continuing the Legacy
From Canada to NYC, tap stages to jazz festivals, and generations of rhythm in his blood – Ryan Foley is carrying the legacy forward while forging his own path. Today we sit down with Ryan, a second-generation dance artist, educator, and performer who has made his mark across North America’s tap dance scene. From his…
Living the Dream Episode 13 – Studio Giving Edition
Join us for a powerful episode featuring the board members of Dancers Against Cancer. For over a decade, D.A.C. has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to dancers, educators & their families battling cancer. We discuss the history & mission of D.A.C, how your studio can get involved, teaching young dancers to use their healthy…
Formerly known as Coffee Talk, we’ve rebranded—same real conversations, same Rhee and Laura, now with even more ways to tune in. This is the beginning of something special—and we’d love to have you take this journey with us!
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CHECK OUT OUR PREVIOUS BROADCASTS
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 7
Join Rhee and Laura Monday at 11 LIVE! Special guests Judy Sullivan and Ashley Litwin. We’ll talk about studio ownership, the value of delegation and working towards the balance we need to be successful in the biz and content with our personal life.
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 6
A special broadcast for dance teachers and studio owners hosted by Rhee and Laura. We are thrilled to welcome a titan of dance, Jackie Sleight. We guarantee great conversation, laughs and a whole lot of inspiration!
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 5
Join Rhee Gold and Co-Host Laura Giacomelli with Special Guests Noah Lands and Jocelyn Basham from I’m A Dancer Against Cancer!
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 5
Join Rhee Gold & special guest Rhonda Miller for some great dance talk and inspiration.
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 4
Join Ashley and Rhee for an up close and personal coffee talk! Ashley will share her experience growing up in the ballet world . . . the highs, the lows and the lessons learned.
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 3
Join Rhee Gold and Laura Giacomelli Huntowski as they talk all things dance. Their special guest will be Laurie Kanyok, the founder and director of Kanyok Arts Initiative based in New York City with a mission of evolving the standard approach to dance education.
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 2
We are launching a brand new program for Dance Studio Owners! Join Ginger Haithcox and Rhee Gold as we reveal a brand new program is ideal for any dance studio owner seeking to align their operations and goals while utilizing the support and accountability of mentors within a small group setting.
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 1
Join Tammy Bolduc, Amanda Herring, Debra Steele, & Rhee for a ton of inspiration as we celebrate begin a brand new season of Coffee Talk!
Coffee Talk: Episode 21
Join Debra Steele, Tammy Bolduc & Rhee for a ton of inspiration as we celebrate a successful season and the lessons learned that will make us stronger and better next year!
Coffee Talk: Episode 20
Join Drew Burgess & Brett Perry as they answer some important questions about being a male dancer.