The Leg Up is Rhonda’s mentorship program for young performers—offering expert guidance to refine technique, strengthen performance, and elevate artistry.
With over 20 years of experience across dance, training, and physical health, Rhonda has helped competitive dancers, actors, and athletes reach the next level. Her approach is honest, supportive, and focused on helping each performer realize their full potential.
In-person sessions allow Rhonda to not only assess your performance, but work directly with you to apply corrections in real time—helping you understand and embody the changes right away.
Focused on technique, clarity, and performance quality, these sessions are designed to maximize each piece while respecting the original choreography.
What’s included:
Please note:
Studio space not included. Pricing varies.
In-person sessions allow Rhonda to not only assess your performance, but work directly with you to apply corrections in real time—helping you understand and embody the changes right away.
Focused on technique, clarity, and performance quality, these sessions are designed to maximize each piece while respecting the original choreography.
What’s included:
Please note:
Studio space not included. Pricing varies.
Rhonda reviews your performance and provides clear, actionable insights on technique, artistry, and overall impact. Sessions are private, unbiased, and tailored to your goals, helping you move confidently through your competitive season.
How it works:
Requirements:
Pricing varies.
Rhonda reviews your performance and provides clear, actionable insights on technique, artistry, and overall impact. Sessions are private, unbiased, and tailored to your goals, helping you move confidently through your competitive season.
How it works:
Requirements:
Pricing varies.
REACH was designed to build stronger, safer, and more confident performers.
Using light weights, stability balls, bodyweight exercises, and other targeted techniques, the program focuses on building strength without bulk. The goal is simple: help dancers meet the physical demands of choreography with control and confidence.
REACH emphasizes upper body strength, core stability, and supporting musculature—areas often underdeveloped in young dancers. It also builds a clear understanding of how the body works, enabling more precise movement and significantly reducing the risk of injury.
Ultimately, the program is about longevity: supporting a long, healthy dance career—and a strong, capable body well beyond it.
Sessions are 1 hour and offered via Zoom. In-person sessions are available for participants in the Toronto area.
REACH was designed to build stronger, safer, and more confident performers.
Using light weights, stability balls, bodyweight exercises, and other targeted techniques, the program focuses on building strength without bulk. The goal is simple: help dancers meet the physical demands of choreography with control and confidence.
REACH emphasizes upper body strength, core stability, and supporting musculature—areas often underdeveloped in young dancers. It also builds a clear understanding of how the body works, enabling more precise movement and significantly reducing the risk of injury.
Ultimately, the program is about longevity: supporting a long, healthy dance career—and a strong, capable body well beyond it.
Sessions are 1 hour and offered via Zoom. In-person sessions are available for participants in the Toronto area.
“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!”
“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!”
“Rhonda has been my mentor since 2024 through Healthy Dancer Canada. We had first met years ago at a dance competition in British Columbia, where she was my adjudicator. Even then, she helped me see my potential and became one of the key reasons I felt motivated to take risks in my professional dance career.
Now, as a student at the Ailey School in New York, Rhonda continues to support me—helping me navigate the professional industry and offering insight into what to expect and what lies ahead. She has shown immense support by genuinely investing in my concerns, my successes, and my goals.
Rhonda’s guidance has helped me realize that my dreams are not as far off as they sometimes seem.
Thank you, Rhonda, for empowering me as a young artist!”
“Rhonda has been my mentor since 2024 through Healthy Dancer Canada. We had first met years ago at a dance competition in British Columbia, where she was my adjudicator. Even then, she helped me see my potential and became one of the key reasons I felt motivated to take risks in my professional dance career.
Now, as a student at the Ailey School in New York, Rhonda continues to support me—helping me navigate the professional industry and offering insight into what to expect and what lies ahead. She has shown immense support by genuinely investing in my concerns, my successes, and my goals.
Rhonda’s guidance has helped me realize that my dreams are not as far off as they sometimes seem.
Thank you, Rhonda, for empowering me as a young artist!”
“With each session Ayla had with Rhonda, her confidence grew—alongside her understanding of how to connect emotionally to both her song and choreography. This, in turn, allowed her not just to dance the piece, but to truly connect with it and tell a story.
Ayla had a very successful “first solo” competitive year—so thank you, Rhonda, for your guidance, valued input, care, and support!”
“With each session Ayla had with Rhonda, her confidence grew—alongside her understanding of how to connect emotionally to both her song and choreography. This, in turn, allowed her not just to dance the piece, but to truly connect with it and tell a story.
Ayla had a very successful “first solo” competitive year—so thank you, Rhonda, for your guidance, valued input, care, and support!”
“Working with Rhonda is one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences. Rhonda is deeply committed to all the work she does, and reflects her commitment and passion with her students. While working with Rhonda, she has pushed me to reach new limits, and got me out of my comfort zone. With every rehearsal, she took the time to focus on technique, details, and musicality, to stamina, and stage presence. Rhonda’s guidance and support has helped me become the dancer that I am today. ”
“Working with Rhonda is one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences. Rhonda is deeply committed to all the work she does, and reflects her commitment and passion with her students. While working with Rhonda, she has pushed me to reach new limits, and got me out of my comfort zone. With every rehearsal, she took the time to focus on technique, details, and musicality, to stamina, and stage presence. Rhonda’s guidance and support has helped me become the dancer that I am today. ”
“Working with Rhonda was a truly incredible opportunity. Rhonda’s dedication, attention to detail, and care for her work help to foster a supportive yet challenging environment that encourages growth. I can honestly say that Rhonda helped me become a better dancer, as she pushed me to new limits ”
“Working with Rhonda was a truly incredible opportunity. Rhonda’s dedication, attention to detail, and care for her work help to foster a supportive yet challenging environment that encourages growth. I can honestly say that Rhonda helped me become a better dancer, as she pushed me to new limits ”