100 episodes

Rhee Gold is passionate about dance education and the business of teaching dance. He is a pioneer in the field, launching the first business (and motivational) seminar for dance teachers in the mid-90s and is now the director of the DanceLife Teacher Conference and the DanceLife Retreat Center attracting hundreds of teachers and studio owners from around the world.

Gold’s mission is to inspire dance people to appreciate the gift that dance offers all who experience it. He encourages teachers to be unique, make their own mark on the field and to have the confidence to follow the path that best suits their goals for success.

His entrepreneurial and leadership skills have had a long-lasting impact on the dance community, he is the author of the Complete Guide to Teaching Dance, served as the publisher of Dance Studio Life magazine for 14 years and has served as the President of Dance Masters of America, the United Dance Merchants of America, the founding co-chair of UNITY and is now the Director of the International Dance Entrepreneurs Association, also known as I.D.E.A.

When given the chance to “talk dance,” Rhee is all about it and that’s what this podcast is all about. We’ll crisscross everything about teaching dance from business to classroom success and we’ll definitely hit on the heart and soul of what being a dance teacher is all about.

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    • 5.0 • 88 Ratings

Rhee Gold is passionate about dance education and the business of teaching dance. He is a pioneer in the field, launching the first business (and motivational) seminar for dance teachers in the mid-90s and is now the director of the DanceLife Teacher Conference and the DanceLife Retreat Center attracting hundreds of teachers and studio owners from around the world.

Gold’s mission is to inspire dance people to appreciate the gift that dance offers all who experience it. He encourages teachers to be unique, make their own mark on the field and to have the confidence to follow the path that best suits their goals for success.

His entrepreneurial and leadership skills have had a long-lasting impact on the dance community, he is the author of the Complete Guide to Teaching Dance, served as the publisher of Dance Studio Life magazine for 14 years and has served as the President of Dance Masters of America, the United Dance Merchants of America, the founding co-chair of UNITY and is now the Director of the International Dance Entrepreneurs Association, also known as I.D.E.A.

When given the chance to “talk dance,” Rhee is all about it and that’s what this podcast is all about. We’ll crisscross everything about teaching dance from business to classroom success and we’ll definitely hit on the heart and soul of what being a dance teacher is all about.

    BONUS: Summer Season featuring Kimberley Davis, Ginette Guimond, & Debbie Steele

    BONUS: Summer Season featuring Kimberley Davis, Ginette Guimond, & Debbie Steele

    In this bonus Summer season we feature Rhee's highly acclaimed Coffee Talk web series. Originally produced for IDEA members, this web series features some of the dance industry's most influential voices. Join Rhee and his special guests as he leads interesting conversations on Dance Teaching, Curriculum, Dance Studio Ownership, the Dance Industry and Teaching children in the post pandemic landscape of 2022.  In today's episode Rhee chats with dance studio owner's Kimberley Davis, Ginette Guimond, & Debbie Steele.

    • 51 min
    60 years of dance

    60 years of dance

    This year celebrates 60 years of dance for Rhee, on today's episode Stacey asks Rhee to reflect on the past 60 years, the highlights, the challenges and the passion that is long lasting.  This is the final episode for this season, we will be back in September. Stay tuned for our special summer season of Coffee Talk episodes!

    • 30 min
    Classroom confidence!

    Classroom confidence!

    We spend lots of time on the Rhee Gold DanceLife Podcast talking about growing a thriving dance studio business, but today Rhee and Stacey spend time talking about the importance of doing good work in the classroom.  From creating safe spaces to making sure we are nurturing our relationships with our dancers, today's episode is sure to inspire not only dance studio owners but teachers too!

    • 32 min
    Time for a change

    Time for a change

    Big changes ahead at the DanceLife retreat center with Rhee welcoming new owners into the space this summer. In today's episode Stacey and Rhee reflect on dreams, transitions and the only constant in life, change.

    • 30 min
    What does your website say about you?

    What does your website say about you?

    Our website is often one of the first places potential customers go to find out more about us. What does yours say about you and your studio?  Today Rhee and Stacey unpack the do's and don't's of studio websites and reflect on what we can do as studio owners to make sure we are attracting the right customers for your classes and community.

    • 33 min
    Rhee's Rant

    Rhee's Rant

    Competition season brings out the best and the worst in our dance studio owner experience. The high's of winning awards down to the low's of drama in the dressing rooms. Today Rhee goes on a Rant about the "Monday Meltdown" that sometimes occurs after a big competition weekend. I think you're going to hear some familiar stories in this episode!

    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
88 Ratings

88 Ratings

lrdDirector ,

Rant #3 YES!

Thanks, Rhee, for the reminder that self-care is so important. I am always putting others before me, and lately I’m feeling the results in my exhaustion and lack of brain space.

ValShing37 ,

Nice doses of inspiration!

Hi Rhee! I love listening to your podcasts in between dancelife conferences. I haven't been able to attend since 2017 since having a baby. I was wondering if I could request more subjects related to teaching (all genres) since I"m just a teacher and not an owner. Maybe ways to challenge even your best dancers, creative classroom lessons, improve/freestyle activities, teambuilding, etc...for those of us who only teach. Thanks!

Kxgcyvshiggxsch ,

Love this man!!!!

These Podcasts make me so happy!!! My staff and I remind ourselves of Rhee's messages, mantras and perspectives on a regular basis, but listening to these Podcasts are so much more inspirational and rejuvenating than trying to recreate his words. So grateful for everything he does for us!!!

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