By aligning with Dance Resource Center, we will create a unique opportunity for local talent to showcase their abilities while also giving our current students the unique opportunity to work alongside professional dancers. In this capacity, we are creating a platform for the unique exchange of talent and a shared passion for the craft. This symbiotic relationship also allows our students to experience diverse styles that they might not ordinarily come in contact with otherwise.

Current Project Summary:
This two-hour Contemporary Ballet is THE INDUSTRY’S Annual Ballet Program which will give our students the unique opportunity to experience performing on stage in a professional Theater with professional dancers.

Artistic Director Bio:
Rhonda Notary began her training as a dancer at the early age of 4. Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, she credits her career as a professional to Jeri Pinnell and Barb Coman. By the time she was 16, she was studying in New York at Broadway Dance Center under Frank Hatchett and Sheila Barker. As a standout amongst her peers, she was awarded a scholarship to attend Tremaine Dance Center and The Edge Performing Arts Center where she studied under Joe Tremaine, Doug Caldwell and Jackie Sleight.Upon graduating from High School, she moved to New York to pursue her career as a professional. At her first audition, Rhonda was cast in The Will Rogers Follies and toured for a year throughout the US. At the age of 19, she was next cast as a Radio City Rockette. As a Rockette, she performed in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and in New York City at the Radio City Music Hall. Her talents earned her a prestigious spot on the Radio City roster; and as a 9 year veteran, she performed as a Rockette at numerous events including, The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Donny and Marie Show, and The Macy’s Day Parade. Radio City approached Rhonda to become a spokeswoman and was showcased on their posters, programs and billboards. Rhonda’s passion for dance extended into the competition world where she became a top judge at regional and at National dance competitions all over the US.After completing her career as a Rockette, she moved to Los Angeles with her husband. Here she continued her education of dance by studying anatomy and physiology at The Pilates Sports Center and soon became a master certified instructor in Yoga and Pilates. As a dance instructor, Rhonda combines her experience, technique and knowledge of anatomy and injury prevention as a foundation when working with the younger generation of dancers. She is excited to be an owner of a dance studio where she can educate and inspire the next generation. “Versatility and being able to perform are key. I can’t wait to share my love for dance and be a mentor for these kids. My training and work as a professional dancer in this industry will be an attribute to THE INDUSTRY Dance Academy.

Josie Walsh is the Founder, Artistic Director and Choreographer of BalletRED and Project Protégé. She is the Artistic Director of the Joffrey Ballet School summer intensives in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco and year round Ballet Director at the Industry Dance Academy in Los Angeles. Josie has danced professionally with the Joffrey Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre and the Zurich Ballet in Switzerland where she began her choreographic career. Moving on to several freelance projects throughout Europe before returning to Los Angeles where she integrated this vast background into the commercial as well as concert dance world. Known as the “Renegade” ballerina for her cutting edge hybrid style of edgy classical and contemporary ballet fusion, Josie is infamous for transcending boundaries and setting new trends. Josie was named 25 to watch by Dance Magazine, awarded two times the “Outstanding Choreography” award at the Youth American Grand Prix and featured in their NYC Gala, featured on NBC World of Dance Season 2 for her contemporary ballet choreography on “Avery and Marcus, Americas Got Talent for Izzy and Easton and honored with the endorsement from the Los Angeles Times as “Faces to Watch ” for her work as Artistic Director/Choreographer of BalletRED. Josie is a sought after master teacher and coach worldwide with her progressive and holistic approach to the classical ballet syllabus and injury prevention method. Her 3-point system, pelvic alignment, oppositional and circular dynamics, breathing techniques and visualization have given her students and professionals a competitive edge and longevity worldwide. Josie directs and choreographs for TV, film and stage. Credits include: “YAHOO” national commercial, Walt Disney “Tinkerbell”, A&E The Cleaner “Cinderella”, UTV international logo identity, STARZ “Torchwood”, MGM movie premiere “Bullet Proof Monk”, CBS “That’s Life”, Red Bull “Formula One”, NBC World of Dance Season 2, Americas Got Talent, LA Music Awards, Aimer fashion show Beijing China, Paul Mitchell Industrial, Vivienne Westwood Fashion show, Jeremy Scott Fashion Show, Zurich Opera, “Get Ur Ballet On” and “OMG she’s a REAL Ballerina” music videos for Jealous Angel, “Inappropriate Comedy” feature film, “Pilgrim” Rock Opera, Asia Entertainment, Queen Mary Live, Focus Fish Flying Circus, Project Angel Food. CONTEMPORARY BALLET COMMISSIONS: “Dreams” with Sammy Hagar of Van Halen for Gala De Danza, Invocation, Intertwined, Eternity and Convergence for Gala De Danza, YAGP Gala in NYC and Florida, “Texture of Time” Festival Ballet Theatre, “Secret Garden” (full length) State Street Ballet and Festival Ballet Theatre, “Bach to Rock”, “Sirens” Los Angeles Ballet, “Transmutation“ Los Angeles Ballet, “Deconstructed” Harvard Ballet, “Taming of the Shrew” Aeolian Ballet, “Found” “Internal Affairs” Celebrate Dance, “Artemis” Santa Monica College, MyoKyo™ / BalletRED full length Renegade Rock Ballet productions: Urban Angels, Concrete Rose, Garden of Reason, Image-Nation, Gone with the Whim, Avalon, Carnivinyl and Secret Garden. Training: Meredith Baylis (Ballets Russes De Monte Carlo and Joffrey Ballet) Natalia Clare (Ballets Russes De Monte Carlo) Yvonne Mounsey (New York City Ballet) Rosemary Valaire (Royal Ballet) Eva Monty (Hungarian National Ballet) Madame Darvash (Kirov Ballet) and year round at the School of American Ballet in NYC with Suki Schorer, Kay Mazzo, Stanley Williams and Susie Pillar. At age 16, Josie was the only one in Los Angeles selected by Baryshnikov himself to attend the American Ballet Theatre summer program on full scholarship in NYC the first year the school re-opened with only 17 students invited nationwide. Josie also attended summer programs on full scholarship at the Joffrey Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet.

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