Pace University



RHONDA MILLER

10 West 74th Street #5G NY, NY 10023

Cell: 818- 424-6733

Rmillerdance@

PROFESSIONAL RESUME

EDUCATION

Masters of Performing Arts, MPA, Oklahoma City University 1985

Bachelor of Fine Arts BFA, University of Utah 1981

PRESENT EMPLOYMENT

Pace University Associate Professor Dance 2008-Present

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Artistic Director/Co-founder, Encore Showcase, Fort Worth, TX 1997-2005

Founding Partner, Edge Performing Arts Center, Los Angeles 1993-2000

Founding Partner, LA Danceforce Dance Convention, Los Angeles 1993-2000

PROFESSIONAL CREDITS

CHOREOGRAPHER for MUSICAL THEATER

ABC Daytime for Broadway Cares Town Hall, NYC

Anything Goes (Resident choreographer June 2014) CPS Music Theater, New York

Austentatious New York Musical Theater Festival

All Shook Up Maine State Music Theater,

All Shook Up Carousel Dinner Theater

Annie Get Your Gun Pioneer Memorial Theater

Annie Thousand Oaks Civic Arts

Broadway Bares Jerry Mitchell Producer (2003-present) Roseland, NYC

Broadway Nights Celebrity Cruise Lines

Cabaret Pioneer Memorial Theater

Cats (Resident choreographer- July 2014) CPS Music Theater, New York

Chicago Main State Music Theater, CPS Music Thetaer

Cinematastic Princess Cruise Lines

Common Grounds New York Musical Theater Festival

Dorian Gray Los Angeles Theater Center

Gemini, the Musical New York Musical Theater

Grease Lyric Theater, OKC

Have a Nice Life NY Musical Theater Festival, NYC

Hairspray (Resident Choreographer) CPS, New York

It’s Dancing Rio Casino/Hotel, Las Vegas

Les Enfants de Paris New York Musical Theater Festival

Little Shop Of Horrors (Resident Choreographer) CPS Music Theater, New York

*Mary Poppins (Director John Tartaglia, Spring 2015) Arkansas Repeptory Theater LORT

No No Nanette Lyric Theater, OKC

Nothing Like a Dame Marquis Theater, NYC

Rent Skylight Theater, Milwaukee

Rescue Rue (April, July 2014) Signature Theater, NYC

Susanna Lyric Theater, OKC

*Rescue Rue will be produced by Daryl Roth in NYC Spring of 2015 in New York City .

CHOREOGRAPHER for PLAYS

Something Cloudy Something Clear Tennessee Williams Festival, Provincetown, MA 2011 Cosmine Chivu, Director

The Parade Tennessee Williams Festival, Provincetown, MA, 2011

Grant Kretchik, Director

CHOREOGRAPHER for TELEVISION

AFI Awards starring Catherine Zeta-Jones TV LAND

The Young and the Restless (3 episodes) CBS

General Hospital (2 episodes) ABC

Days of our Lives NBC

Parker Lewis COLUMBIA PICTURE TELEVISION

Chrysler “ The Buckle” NBC, The Today Show

Brimstone FOX

Childhood Sweethearts starring Melissa Gilbert LIFETIME

The Boys (2 episodes) HBO

Uncle Wally’s General Store starring Famous Amos PARAMOUNT TELEVISION

It’s Garry Shandling’s Show (2 episodes) HBO

CHOREOGRAPHER for FILMS

Love Bites starring Adam Ant Waymar Productions

The Naked Truth Omega Entertainment

Teen Wolf Too starring Jason Bateman Atlantic Pictures

Far Out Man starring Tommy Chong Cinetel Films

Dragonfly Amethyst Productions

CHOREOGRAPHER for MUSIC VIDEOS

Bam Bam & Celeste- I’m Beautiful Margaret Cho, Director

“Do the Buckle” Lou Lamont, Director

Natural Nikko, Director

CHOREOGRAPHER for COMMERCIALS

United States Postal Service (2 spots)

1-800- Ask USPS

Toy’s R Us

Burger King

Discovery Park (2spots)

Food Network, Emeril

CHOREOGRAPHER for INDUSTRIALS

Apple, Starring John Lloyd Young (Broadway Original Cast Jersey Boys)

Chrysler

Looney Tunes/Warner Brothers

McGaw Pharmaceuticals, Starring Jay Leno

Panasonic

Safeway

Toyota

CHOREOGRAPHER for SYMPHONY

Morton Gould’s Tap Dance Concerto Irving Texas Symphony, 1997

CHOREOGRAPHER for CRUISE LINES

Celebrity Cruise Lines Silhouette Ship “Broadways Nights” 2011

DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER for CRUISE LINES

Princess Cruise Lines Sea Princess Ship “Cinematastic” 2006

CHOREOGRAPHER DANCE PODCAST SHOWS for Podcast Go

Co-created, wrote, individually choreographed and starred in my own podcasts to inspire and teach all different levels of a dancer to “Discover Their Greatness”.

Discover Your Greatness Through Dance

Reflection of a Dancer starring Broadway’s Curtis Holbrook

IPod Playlist

Swivel Tap

5,6,7,8 AGAIN!

DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER

“Cinematastic” Princess Cruise Lines, 2006

NICKELODEON “UP FRONTS” Live Presentation of all current and new television shows created for the upcoming season. Nickelodeon, 2010

DISTINCTIONS/HONORS

*Received Lifetime Achievement Award, Dance Educators of America July 2014

First Dancer/Choreographer to be inducted in Oklahoma City University Hall of Honor

Outstanding Choreography Common Grounds New York Musical Theater Festival New York City 2007 Honorary Member Texas Association Teachers of Dance

Unions

Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers Member Since 1992

RHONDA MILLER

10 West 74th Street #5G NY, NY 10023

Cell: 818- 424-6733

Rmillerdance@

ACADEMIIC RESUME

EDUCATION

MPA, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK 1985

BFA, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 1981

PRESENT EMPLOYMENT

Pace University Associate Professor, Director of Commercial Dance Program 2008-Present

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR PACE UNIVERSITY

• Developed Los Angeles January 2015 Intersession for Commercial Dance majors. Utilizing professional contacts to have the Industry’s most celebrated Director/Choreographers teach Pace CD students. Creating high profile for the PPA CD program and integrating PPA dancers into the Los Angeles dance community. This highly specialized program creates a bi costal presence for the PPA Commercial Dance program.

• Wrote related curriculum PACD 408 Dance for the Camera and PACD 421 Choreography for the Camera

• Developed program and curriculum, BFA Commercial Dance. As of Fall 2014 the program houses 135 CD Majors.

• Developed curriculum and wrote all related course Syllabi for B.A. Theater/Commercial Dance Concentration, State approved April 28th, 2011.Syllabii Written: Ballet 1, 2, 3, Jazz 1,2,3 and 4, Theater Dance 1,2, Contemporary 1, Hip Hop 1,2, Body Awareness and Wellness, Choreography, Tap 1,2, Dance History.

• Developed curriculum and wrote all related course Syllabi for Dance Minor (Implemented Course of Study January 2009) and Musical Theater Dance Program Pace University.

• Administer class schedule for Pace Performing Arts BFA Commercial Dance Program, BA Commercial Dance Concentration, Musical Theater dance classes and Dance Minor.

• Recruited/Accepted 135 BFA Commercial Dance students to date. Immediate revenue increase and Universal reputation for the University.

• Recruited/Accepted 57 students and enrolled twenty-two (22) students for Fall Semester 2011 into B.A. Theater/Commercial Dance Concentration.

• Advise current 135 Commercial Dance students.

• Director of the three Dance Programs (BFA Commercial Dance, B.A.Theater/Commercial Dance concentration, Musical Theater at Pace University

• Research and recommend adjunct teaching staff for Pace University Dance Programs, resulting in world renowned instructors with positive personalities, patience, technical prowess and creativity that are earning Pace Performing Arts a highly respected reputation in the Industry.

• Created, Directed and Choreographed DANCE OUT LOUD, the First ever Pace University Dance Concert, now an Annual event, highlighting the diverse talent of Pace students performing to nearly sold out audiences in Schimmel Theater.

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• Teach successful, informative and engaging courses in Jazz, Tap, Choreography and Theater Dance for Pace University Commercial Dance Program.

ACADEMIC TEACHING POSITIONS

Pace University Associate Professor 2013-present

Pace University Lecturer 2009-2013

Pace University Adjunct Professor Dance 2007-2008

Oklahoma City University, Adjunct Professor Dance 1981-1985

• Selected to help start the now renowned Dance Department at Oklahoma City University. Recruited new students and choreographed performances that displayed the talents of students in jazz, tap, lyrical, ballet, and Musical Theatre dance.

• Taught all levels of jazz, tap, lyrical, and Musical Theater Dance.

Glendale Community College, Adjunct Professor Dance 1987

MASTER TEACHER/GUEST LECTURE/GUEST CHOREOGRAPHER

CPS Music Theater, Professional Summer Stock Theater in partnership with SUNY Potsdam/Crane School of Music. SDC Contract (Society of Directors/Choreographers Union)

• Resident Choreographer 2013 –Present.

• 2014 Season: CATS and Anything Goes. Hired 16 Commercial

Dance Majors.

• 2013 Season: Hairspray and Little Shop of Horrors. Hired 4 Pace University Commercial

Dance Majors and 2 Musical Theater Majors

Bellevue College, Guest Lecturer/Master Teacher /Choreographer 1997-2012

• Commissioned On a Yearly Basis to Choreograph for The Moving Company All styles of choreographic works are created.

St. John School of the Arts, St John Virgin Islands

• Artistic Director, Creator and Choreographer of 4 Children’s Shows for the 4th graders of St. John Fund Raiser Benefit 2011-2014. (Charity work for my profession)

Cornish College, Guest Lecturer/Master Teacher 2010

• Taught Master Class in Jazz to BFA Dance Majors

Dean College, Guest Lecturer/Master Teacher 2010

• Taught Master Class in Auditioning for Commercial Dance

Oklahoma City University, Guest Lecturer/Master Teacher 1999

• Commissioned by Department Chairman Jo Rowan and Producer Cort Casady to Create Classical Gas (Tap Production) written by Mason Williams for American Spirit Dance Company Oklahoma City University. Project was filmed for later use in a stage production to be performed in major theater venues around the United States/

• Guest Artist teaching Jazz and Tap for 2009 Summer Workshop

Dance Teacher Summer Conference, Faculty: Jazz, Lyrical, and Theater Dance 2005-Present

Dance Teacher Summer Conference - Higher Education Panel 2007-Present

Dance Makers Dance Convention, Faculty: Jazz, Tap, Lyrical Jazz 2007-Present

New York City Dance Alliance, Guest Faculty: Jazz, Tap, Lyrical Jazz 2000-Present

• Master Teacher for 20 city national tour teaching children between the ages of 8-20 years old. Jazz, Tap, Theater Dance and Lyrical Dance

• Created and choreographed opening number for National Finals Gala: 75-120 dance students highlighting all styles of dance. 2004-2007. Joe Lanteri, Executive Director.

Tremaine Dance Conventions, Guest Teacher 2004-Present

Broadway Dance Center, Guest Teacher 2000-Present

Dance Masters Of America, Faculty 2006-2009

Rock School of the PA Ballet, Guest Teacher 2003

Co-Owner/ Artistic Director Encore Performing Arts Showcase 1997-2004

• Created and Choreographed Opening and Closing numbers highlighting all styles of dance for season finale starring 50-150 dancers and judged the twelve city national tour. 1997-2004.

• Direct and co-produce Encore Performing Arts Showcase yearly sold out National Production starring 500+ children and young adults from around the country plus invited celebrities of the entertainment industry.

Texas Association Teachers of Dance, Faculty 1992-2013

L.A. Danceforce Incorporated, Founder, Faculty, Co-Owner, LA Danceforce Conventions/ and Edge Performing Arts Center In Hollywood California 1990-2001

• Handle all of the business functions, including travel arrangements, hiring judges and teaching faculty, and budgeting, that resulted in an efficient, profitable, operation of LA Danceforce Conventions (a twenty city tour teaching dance seminars across the United States)

• Hired support teaching staff personally, resulting in installing excellent instructors that earned the reputation as the most respected dance facility in Los Angeles Premier Dance Studio, Edge Performing Arts.

• Judge, teach, and motivate young dancers for twenty city United States Tour and internationally to Australia, New Zealand and Japan to “achieve their greatness” that has resulted in repeated requests to return as a guest artist

• Choreographed special works for the Edge Scholarship Program working with highly gifted dancers for Industry yearly showcase

Dupree Dance Expo Dance Convention, Faculty 1986- 1990

Alberta Ballet Canada, Guest Instructor 1989

Dupree Dance Academy, Junior Program Director, Los Angeles, CA 1985-1989

• Scheduling of students, classes, performances and hiring of exceptional dance instructors for this highly respected dance facility in Los Angeles California.

PUBLICATIONS:

Dance Teacher Publication: Interview for BFA Commercial Dance Program, Pace University

Dance Spirit Magazine: Interview for BFA Commercial Dance Program, Pace University

Back Stage Performing Arts Trade Publication: Interview on new B.A. Theater/Commercial Dance Program for Pace University October 6th, 2011 Lisa Jo Sagolla

Dance Spirit Magazine: Interview promoting the B.A. Theater/Commercial Dance Program for Pace University. (September 2011 issue)

Featured Interviews:

Dance Teacher Publication: Spotlight on Rhonda Miller Seen and Heard at the Dance Teacher Summit. Andrea Marks

Dance Magazine: Interview for BFA Commercial Dance Program, PPA

Dance Agents vs. Managers 2007

Projecting the Right Image, Whether Auditioning for Stage or Screen. February 2005, Kristin Lewis

Choreographing for solo dancers 2008

Dancer Magazine: Featured Article on Rhonda Miller: Induction into the Oklahoma City University Hall of Honor November, 1994

Dance Teacher Magazine: Interview: New B.A. Theater/Commercial Dance Program for Pace University (September 2011 issue)

Interview: Rhonda Miller Jazz Master The Art of Being Rhonda and Dance in Higher Education featuring information on the addition of the Musical Theater Dance Program for Pace University. December 2007 Jenny Tu editor

Featured article: Coping with Choreography Burn Out. February 2010 Kristin Lewis

The Performer’s Edge Magazine: News Brief: Rhonda Miller Inducted into the Oklahoma City University Hall Of Honor November/December Issue 1994

INSTRUCTIONAL DANCE VIDEOS: Produced by Bob Rizzo, World Renowned Jazz Master.

Instructional DVD’s are designed by Rhonda Miller to educate dance teachers around the world and provide classroom materials/assignments for all dance levels and age groups.

Lyrical Jazz with Rhonda Miller This video is for LYRICAL JAZZ instruction and choreography. Dance teachers and studio owners all over the world purchase and study this unique & edgy dance style! Three pieces of choreography are taught for three levels of the lyrical dance student! 

Jazz it Up: With Rhonda Miller Learn to execute Jazz dance with style! This DVD represents several across the floor combinations and three unique and edgy pieces of choreography for different levels of dance ability! This video is issued as a dance textbook with assignments to exercise Jazz dance style and technique.

Strictly Jazz: with Rhonda Miller Produced by Jazz Dance Legend Bob Rizzo. This DVD contains four different combinations for jazz class. Starting with a beginning “funky” combination, followed by an intermediate music theatre combination, a technically difficult advanced combination and ends with a “cutting edge” jazz piece of choreography. Learn great new material from one of the best jazz teachers around. Material from this DVD can be used to teach and educate students in every level of jazz dance class. Each combination is first performed straight through with music and then broken down into sections and slowly demonstrated by four young dancers.

Jazz X Three! This double length DVD teaches Jazz combinations and short routines designed for class and for use in choreography. Renowned instructors Rhonda Miller, Gregg Russell and Bob Rizzo each take you through turns, jumps, kicks, floor work and more! There is dance material to learn for every type of jazz teacher. These combinations and routines are designed for the intermediate level dancer, but many of the progressions are also demonstrated for beginner and advanced.

ACADEMIC CREATIVE CREDITS:

CHOREOGRAPHER

Kiss Me Kate Schimmel Theater, Pace University, NYC 2011

A Christmas Carol Schimmel Theater, Pace University, NYC 2010

City of Angels Schimmel Theater, Pace University, NYC 2009

All Shook Up Schimmel Theater, Pace University, NYC 2008

Wild Party SchaberleTheater, Pace University, NYC 2007

DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER

Dance Out Loud

Originally Conceived, Directed and Choreographed the First and now yearly Dance Production at Pace University in the Schimmel Theater. 2010- Present. Contribute new body of works yearly for the production.

Dance sPACE

Originally Conceived, Directed and choreographed now yearly Dance Production at Pace University in the Schimmel Theater 2013-Present. Contribute new body of works yearly for the production.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE:

Pace University Performing Arts Department:

Chairman of the Search Committee for the Commercial Dance program Lecturer position, Spring Semester 2014. Scott Jovovich was hired as Lecturer.

Chairman of the Search Committee for the Commercial Dance program Assistant Professor position Spring Semester, 2013. Lauren Gaul was hired as Assistant Professor.

Marketing Committees 2011-2012

Recruitment Committees 2011-2012

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