Rhonda Michallik

Rhonda moved to Fruitvale from Calgary with her family in 1981.  She began dancing at the age of five in Calgary, participating in several disciplines of dance, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, swing and ballroom, winning many awards.

She moved to Vancouver in 1988, perfoming in many of the City's theatre productions.  After a short stint in Ontario, she moved to New York, then to Los Angeles, performing in professional dance productions.  She relocated to Trail in 1991 and opened a dance studio called Steps Dance Centre.

Since then, she has made a substantial impact on the art of dance in the Greater Trail Area as a dance instructor, choreographer and role model for hundreds of emerging dancers and athletes.  Her passion for dance and her leadership has been a source of inspiration for many students who have chosen to dance professionally around the world, as well as those who love to dance recreationally.

She continues to seek new opportunities to expand her capacity as a teacher and professional across North America.  Her students, as a team and individually, have won national and international recognition at competitions in Canada and the United states, with many awards and accolades for their dedication to dance.  She personally has won many, many awards for her teaching skills and contribution to the art of dance.