Rhonda Roberts Smid is based in Toronto, Ontario.
Call (416) 888 8004 for bookings and consultation.
She is looking forward to hearing from you.
Rhonda’s The Leg Up program was created to mentor young performers.
It offers coaching and private instruction to help aspiring talent improve their technique, enhance storytelling, and continue developing the skills they need to pursue their dreams. Rhonda has played a meaningful role in the journeys of a number of competitive dancers, actors, and athletes.
IN-PERSON COACHING &
PRE-ADJUDICATION
HOW IT WORKS:
• You upload and share your video to a platform like Google Drive or Dropbox.
• We set up a time to discuss the piece using Zoom / FaceTime.
• You will have 30 minutes of guidance and adjudication.
• Keep in touch and let Rhonda know how your competitive season is going.
• Coaching is available if you wish to commit to a more in-depth look at your pieces.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Provide your video—any smartphone video should work.
• Video should be well-lit/dancers shouldn’t blend into their background.
• Video should have clear audio.
• Ensure that the entire dance piece is captured within the frame of your video.
$50 per piece
ONLINE PRE-ADJUDICATION
These sessions are strictly geared toward maximizing the quality of each performance. Rhonda will not change choreography or pass judgment on another choreographer’s work. Neither will she offer opinions on costumes.
Adjudication and coaching is $100/hr. Studio space is not included.
“At age 8, my daughter was cast in her first professional musical theatre production at Stratford Festival. We were told that we should get dance lessons before rehearsals started since the production had complicated choreography. Many of her cast mates had been dancing since they were toddlers.
We first encountered Rhonda when she adjudicated a competition my daughter participated in. Her written feedback was thoughtful and encouraging and deeply motivated my daughter. Remembering that Rhonda was a respected dancer and instructor, we looked online and found her.
Rhonda had just four months to prepare my daughter to rehearse alongside seasoned dancers—with no insight into the choreography she’d eventually need to learn.
From day one, Rhonda was dedicated—teacher, motivator, gentle drill sergeant, and friend. She tackled a daunting task with patience and positivity, telegraphing to my daughter the belief that success was possible. Thanks to Rhonda’s magic, I sat in the audience on opening night and watched my daughter dance as if she’d been training since she was a toddler!”
We feel fortunately to have Rhonda in our lives!”