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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