Rhonda Carol has a unique background in fitness, dance and theatre. She trained in dance at the renowned Laban, London, in the UK where she studied Modern Dance, Ballet, Laban Movement, Choreography, Anatomy, Alexander Technique, Mime and Labanotation with such noted teachers as Bonnie Bird, a Martha Graham disciple, Stuart Hopps, Jeanne Jarrell, Machtel Hauer, Clive Elliot. In NYC she studied ballet with Melissa Hayden, Wilhelm Burman, with Phil Black and at The Erick Hawkins Studio. Rhonda trained in acting at Guildford School of Acting, England, receiving a GSA Postgraduate Dip., holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree from Sarah Lawrence College and is a Certified Fitness Trainer, Master Trainer candidate, Pilates Instructor and Wellness Coach.

Rhonda utilizes her extensive dance and theatre movement techniques to enhance her fitness and recuperative training programs. She was the Director of Pineapple West Pilates at the Queens County Farm Museum and has taught Fitness and Pilates at health clubs, studios, Y’s and libraries throughout the N.Y. Metropolitan area most recently at Pathways Women’s Health as Wellness Director, 2009. Rhonda served as Artistic Director of Womanstage, a company advancing women in the performing arts, and has worked Off-Broadway and internationally as a choreographer, dancer, director and actor performing various leading roles in Ibsen, Chekhov, Pinter, the Greek classics and others. She has been featured in Newsday, Women in Art/Women’s Record, North Shore Magazine, The Times/Ledger, and the NY Times LI Section. Wanting to do something for the victims of 9-11 she produced and directed “A Streetcar Named Desire” and donated the proceeds to the 9-11 fund. Some notable productions include “Dancing at Lughnasa” at Theatre-in-the-Park, NY, and (AD) Richard Trent’s film project “The Piano Teacher” Film Export, Prague.

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Ideal Client or Patient: Calliope members are particularly interested in increasing fitness levels, stress release and overall health and wellness with highly trained and experienced teachers, small classes, and unique and personal attention carefully taking into account any individual limitations. We have teen classes, beginner through advanced adult classes, and recuperative classes for cancer patients with highly trained specialists. Calliope is a boutique style studio in an idyllic setting.

Benefits or Results: Calliope is recognized for excellence in Yoga, Wellness, Fitness, and Dance with classes and unique workshops that increase strength, stamina, flexibilty, offer stress release techniques, and improve self image with highly personalized attention in an extremely encouraging atmosphere. Teachers are recognized leaders in their fields with national and international credentials. The NRAD/Calliope Wellness Program at our second studio in Manhasset offers recuperative classes in Yoga, Fitness, Healing Dance, Tai Chi and services including nutritional counseling, group counseling, massage and acupressure for cancer patients and survivors and other illness or injury. Practitioners and teachers include Yoga Therapists, Movement Therapists, Fitness Trainers, Psychologists, Nutritionists with oncology training.

Licenses/Certifications: Master of Fine Arts Degree, Sarah Lawrence College. Postgraduate Diploma, Guildford School of Acting, England. Certified Fitness Trainer, ISSA. Master Trainer candidate, NY Strength. Certified Pilates Instructor, DK Body Balancing/University of Nevada Dance Dept. and Wellness Coach, NY Strength.

Contact:
Rhonda Carol
Calliope Fitness and Arts
1353 Old Northern Boulevard
Roslyn, NY 11576
www.calliopefitnessandarts.com
info@calliopefitnessandarts.com
(516) 472-7255