Back from holiday, full of ideas… but second-guessing everything? You’re not alone.

In this energising 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 raising fees, someone will have an opinion. The question is—are you confident enough to move forward anyway?

With stories, practical tips, and a healthy dose of dance teacher truth bombs, this episode is your reminder that your studio doesn’t run on parent approval—it runs on your passion and leadership.

Key Takeaways:

• Confidence is the secret sauce. You had a vision—don’t let other people’s doubts drown it.

• Mrs. Smith isn’t forever. You’re building for the next five years, not next week’s car park conversation.

• Backpacks full of resentment are heavy. If you’re exhausted, it’s time to let go of what no longer fits.

• Your vision deserves better marketing. Speak it clearly. Write it down. Share it with conviction.

• Who you surround yourself with matters. Not everyone is meant to come with you to the next level.

This Episode is for You If:

• You're toying with a big change—but worried how parents or staff might react.

• You’ve ever lost sleep over feedback from a loud (but temporary) voice in your studio.

• You’re ready to reclaim your leadership, your energy, and your studio’s future.

• You know it’s time for a reset—and you’re looking for a loving nudge to do it.

 Links & Resources:

• Dance studio software to support your vision: Jackrabbit Dance

• Free benchmarks to grow your studio: jackrabbitdance.com/benchmarks

• Connect with Stacey: simplystaceymorgan.com

• More from Rhee: rheegold.com

Call to Action:

If you needed a reminder that you are the boss—and that your vision is worth backing—this is it. Share with a fellow studio owner who’s second-guessing themselves today. And remember…

✨ Lead boldly. Build proudly. Enjoy the journey. ✨

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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 thoughtful, strategy-rich advice for turning worry into action. From knowing when to breathe (and stop doom-scrolling) to how to target your marketing for real results, this episode is packed with insights you can implement today.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s not just you. Many studio owners are still waiting for last-minute enrolments. (September and October are huge!)

• Ditch the vague dance promos. Be specific in your marketing. Promote exact class times and openings for better results.

• Less friction, more action. Long forms and decision fatigue are costing you leads. Keep your landing pages short and sweet.

• Let panic fuel progress. Instead of spiralling, use your nervous energy to fine-tune your strategies and get creative.

• Community is everything. Don’t suffer in silence. Reach out, compare notes, and find support in like-minded circles.

This Episode is for You If:

• You’re in that awkward limbo between planning and term starting—and the phone isn’t ringing yet.

• You’re ready to shift from “doom mode” to strategy mode.

• You want actionable advice for getting those last few enrolments over the line.

• You need to be reminded: You’re not alone. You’ve got this.

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Learn more about our sponsor: Jackrabbit Dance

• Get studio growth benchmarks: jackrabbitdance.com/benchmarks

• Connect with Stacey: simplystaceymorgan.com

• Join the Dance Life community: rheegold.com

📣 Call to Action:

If this episode hit home for you, share it with a fellow studio owner. And when the panic hits, remember—you're not failing. You're evolving. Keep going, and...

✨ Enjoy the journey. ✨

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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 stories—from studio moves to life-altering career shifts—and reflect on what happens when you stop resisting and start trusting your intuition (yes, even when it feels terrifying). If you've ever faced a turning point in your business or life and didn’t know which way to leap, this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Change is inevitable—and often necessary. What feels like a disruption might be a blessing in disguise.

• Your intuition knows. Stacey and Rhee explore how those gentle nudges (and sometimes big shoves) lead us exactly where we need to be.

• Studio shake-ups aren’t always bad. Whether it’s a rent increase or losing a staff member, what feels like a loss may actually be space for growth.

• Discomfort is part of the process. From packing boxes to difficult conversations, leaning into discomfort is how we evolve.

• Simplicity can be a powerful goal. Rhee shares how letting go of “bigger is better” has led to more clarity and peace.

 This Episode is for You If:

• You’re resisting change in your studio or business

• A team member or family is leaving and it feels like a catastrophe

• You’re navigating burnout or big transitions post-pandemic

• You want to make a big move—but fear is holding you back

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Learn more about our sponsor: Jackrabbit Dance

• Get inspired by Rhee Gold’s work: rheegold.com

• Connect with Stacey: simplystaceymorgan.com

📣 Call to Action:

Enjoyed this episode? Leave a comment and share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. And remember…

✨ Enjoy the journey. ✨

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In this special reverse-interview episode of Rhee Gold’s Dance Life Podcast, Stacey takes the spotlight to share her innovative two-semester recital model that’s redefining how her Australian studio operates—and retaining more students than ever.

Recording on recital morning (yes, really!), Stacey dives deep into how splitting the season into two 20-week semesters, each ending in a full theatrical performance, has drastically improved student engagement, parent satisfaction, and overall studio retention. From rental costumes and washing lines with kangaroos, to streamlining backstage flow and sidestepping level placement drama—this episode is packed with real, practical strategies.

🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why splitting your dance year can boost retention and reduce drop-offs

• How costume rental models can be sustainable and profitable

• The importance of systemizing recital production—from choreography length to stage exits

• How Stacey handles parent communication, class structure, and seasonal billing

Whether you’re looking for ideas to refresh your recital structure or just love hearing how other studio owners run their seasons, this candid and creative conversation will leave you inspired to reimagine your own dance calendar.

🩰 Follow Stacey on Instagram: @simplystaceymorgan

🎙️ Sponsored by Jackrabbit Dance – Empowering studio owners to focus on what matters most. Learn more at jackrabbitdance.com

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How often do we get to the end of a season, a recital or a competition and instead of taking time to reflect and celebrate how far we have come, we race to the next task on our to-do list? Rhee and Stacey feel guilty of this too! In today's episode they talk about the importance of taking time to celebrate, every step of the journey. 

Thanks to JackRabbit Dance for their support of the podcast, learn more at Jackrabbitdance.com

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Owning a studio an teaching dance is so much more than just what happens down the floor. We have a great responsibility for mentoring, leading and teaching young dancers to be active contributors to their communities and our world.

Today Rhee and Stacey unpack the importance of these 3 roles and how they see them changing over the past 50 years. 

Big thanks to Jackrabbit for supporting Rhee Gold's DanceLife podcast. You can learn more at Jackrabbitdance.com

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If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for everything... sometimes as leaders it's up to us to take a stand, it's not always the easiest path but it is one that we must take at times. 

Today Rhee and Stacey discuss moments in time that they have had to take a stand and the reasons why it's an important part of our roles as leaders of our studios and communities.

With thanks to Jackrabbitdance.com for their support!

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"Exceptional opportunities" was a catch phrase that Stacey came up with in the early days of her studio in order to describe the way in which her studio was different to the studio up the street. It's caught on and is now the "thing" that her studio is known for.

Join Stacey and Rhee today as they explore other opportunities to set yourself apart from your competitors and give your studio the edge.

A big thanks to jackrabbitdance.com for their support.

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It’s time to mix it up! Sometimes as dance studio owners and dance teachers we fall into the trap of doing what we have always done over and over.

Today join Stacey and Rhee as they brainstorm different ways to provide quality dance education and experiences for your students that may be a little bit out of the ordinary. 

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A big welcome to Jackrabbit dance, our new podcast sponsors!

Every year hundreds of Dance Teachers and Dance Studio Owners head to the DanceLife Teacher Conference for education & inspiration. This year at the Mohegan Sun will be no different, will you join us? 

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