INSIGHTFUL, FUNNY AND ENTERTAINING... A PODCAST ALL ABOUT THE DANCE LIFE
Whether on the road, in the studio or on a walk, you can join Rhee Gold and Stacey Morgan for their bi-monthly podcast for dance teachers and studio owners. It's thought-provoking conversation that inspires those with a passion for dance education to be the best they can be. Don't miss an episode!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Season 4, Episode 24: Why Dance Studio Enrollment Doesn’t End in September
In this episode of Rhee Gold’s Dance Life Podcast, Rhee Gold and Stacey Morgan dive into the busy season of studio registration and why it’s crucial not to panic if your enrollment numbers aren’t where you’d hoped—yet. This candid conversation explores how the dance studio business has evolved, and why September and October can be…
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Season 4, Episode 23: Big Changes are Here
If you’ve been following the Rhee Gold Company on social media over the past few weeks, you’ll know that big changes are here! In today’s episode, Stacey and Rhee unpack the new direction, talk about Rhee’s new and exciting creative role and what this means for members of each of the Alliances.
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Season 4, Episode 22: This Is Your Studio: Make the Changes, Own the Vision
Back from holiday, full of ideas… but second-guessing everything? You’re not alone. In this energizing and heart-to-heart episode, Stacey and Rhee take on one of the hardest parts of leadership as a dance studio owner—sticking to your vision, even when it ruffles a few feathers. Whether you’re restructuring your comp team, changing your schedule, or…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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Season 4, Episode 21: Don’t Panic, Calming the Chaos at This Point in the Season
Welcome to “The Season of Impending Doom”—that anxious few weeks before classes kick off when registration numbers aren’t quite where we want them, and every studio owner starts asking: “Is this the year it all falls apart?” In this refreshingly honest and practical episode, Stacey and Rhee tackle the universal pre-season panic and offer up…
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Season 4, Episode 20: Embracing Change (Without the Meltdown)
Change is hard. Whether it’s shifting schedules, moving studios, or letting go of team members, navigating transition can feel like emotional gymnastics—especially for dance educators and studio owners. In this heartfelt and practical episode, Rhee and Stacey dive deep into the discomfort of change and how it often leads to unexpected blessings. They share personal…
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