In this episode of the Half Betty Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Rhonda Roberts Smid - a powerhouse in theater, film, TV, fitness, and education. Rhonda gets real about midlife, sharing how she flipped the script from seeing it as a decline, to embracing it as a celebration. We dive into her experiences as a performer, coach, and mentor, and her passion for helping women own their midlife with confidence.
She opens up about resilience, breaking free from societal expectations and why personalized care—both physical and mental—is key. Plus, her dedication to diversity and building a strong, supportive community shines through.
Stick around for Rhonda’s words of wisdom and how you can connect with her. This one’s packed with inspiration!
Bio
Rhonda Roberts is a seasoned performer, educator, and dance adjudicator with an extensive career spanning stage and screen. She was part of the original 2000 Toronto company of The Lion King, understudying Sarabi before taking over the role of Shenzi. Her stage credits also include Beauty and the Beast, the U.S. First National Tour of Ragtime, and productions at the renowned Stratford Festival. On screen, she has appeared in The Boys (Amazon Prime), Chicago, Hairspray The Movie, and various other film and television roles.
Beyond performance, Rhonda has dedicated over 35 years to teaching dance and more than 20 years to adjudicating, primarily across Canada. She has been a sought-after adjudicator for competitions nationwide and has led dance workshops throughout the country. For the past five years, she has been instructing at the University of Toronto while also choreographing and teaching at performing arts schools in Toronto, including Etobicoke School of the Arts, Mayfield Secondary School, and Canada’s National Ballet School.
In 2012, she founded The Art of Balance (TAB), a studio merging dance, fitness, and holistic practices to foster well-being. Recognized as one of CanFitPro’s Top 3 Fitness Professionals in 2016, she continues to advocate for dancer health and diversity through organizations like Healthy Dancer Canada, where she chaired the BIPOC Advocacy Working Group.
Rhonda holds a Sociology degree from McMaster University and a Musical Theatre diploma from Randolph College for the Performing Arts, where she earned both a full scholarship and the Triple Threat Award.
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