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.