Connie Rotella

Keynote Speaker | Montreal, Quebec

Entrepreneur, Artist & Author
Performing Arts Training, Talent Development & Mentorship

Connie Rotella Expertise Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Transformation, Communication, Resilience & Adversity, Excellence & Success, Confidence, Mindset & Goal Accomplishment and Mindfulness.

Connie Rotella

About Connie Rotella

Connie Rotella is a creative force known for her drive, heart, and impact on the performing arts, with more than three decades of experience as a respected choreographer, director, and mentor. Her career spans international film sets, acclaimed theatre productions, and best-selling books, including The Force Within, which appeared in Times Square. She has contributed to major film and television projects, led international collaborations, and supported the development of the next generation of performers. Her debut talk, The Power of Showing Up, received strong reception and included a book signing at Friedman’s in the Artisan Hotel. Connie Rotella continues to share real industry insight through her stage work, screen work, and Industry Talk podcast.

Connie Rotella Videos

Igniting Creativity, Courage, and Connection on Stage and Beyond!

Connie Rotella | Artistic Development | Speakers Bureau of Canada

Connie Rotella | Keynote Speaker | Speakers Bureau of Canada

Connie Rotella | Performing Arts Consultant | Speakers Bureau of Canad

Connie Rotella Interviews & Podcasts

When the Going Gets Tough, How Do You Stay Motivated?

Why Should Creatives Train in Improvisation?

CONNIE ROTELLA BIOGRAPHY

Connie Rotella is a Canadian choreographer, director, producer, and educator whose career spans studio leadership, stage production, and film and television work. Connie Rotella established her professional foundation through extensive training in multiple disciplines in Montreal, Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles. Connie Rotella is the founder of DANSE 1…2…3, recognised as the first performing arts studio in Montreal to provide integrated training for actors, singers, and dancers under one structure. Her role includes overseeing curriculum design and long-term artistic development for emerging performers.

Connie Rotella created Triple Threat Academy, an artist development platform offered online and in person. The program supports performers seeking structured preparation for professional opportunities in the entertainment sector. Her work includes contributions as host of the Industry Talk podcast, where she engages with professionals across the performing arts. Connie Rotella also authored Becoming One, an international Amazon bestseller focused on personal and professional development within the creative field.

Connie Rotella has collaborated with Canadian recording artists on tour preparation, television performances, and video production. Her experience includes directing, choreographing, and performing across a wide range of commercial, film, and television projects. Her production credits include work on White House Down, Judy Garland, la fin d’une Étoile, Judith Bérard’s For Your Eyes Only, and Bruno Pelletier’s music video Loin de la Ville. Connie Rotella’s versatility across performance and production has strengthened her professional footprint in multiple creative environments.

She has served as assistant director, choreographer, and performer with international touring productions including Danse-Sing and Il était une fois un Cabaret. Connie Rotella supported these productions for more than a decade, ensuring consistent performance quality and collaborative creative processes.Her industry expertise led to invitations as a guest judge on many stage and TV shows. Connie Rotella was also the first Canadian instructor to teach contestants on So You Think You Can Dance Poland during Season 3.

Connie Rotella has directed and produced stage productions through her company BronCon since 2010, including Forever Broadway, Musical Show Off, and Panto. Her responsibilities include casting, staging, rehearsal management, and overall creative direction. She developed The Heart of Life Production, an autobiographical project using voice and movement to document her family’s experience with pediatric medical care. Connie Rotella’s leadership on the production contributed to community engagement among families with similar circumstances.

Recent work includes choreography and direction for The Venery of Samantha Bird, where she collaborated with actors Katherine Langford and Finn Jones. Connie Rotella also directed a music video for internationally recognised composer Romano Musumarra, featuring Oceanbook Fantasia for Piano and Virtual Instruments. In 2024, she collaborated with director Alexis Pitkevitch on the musical Tootsie. Connie Rotella continued this partnership on the 2025 stage production Menopause.

She continues to oversee operations at DANSE 1…2…3 while mentoring performers pursuing opportunities in stage, film, television, and commercial settings. Connie Rotella maintains a structured approach to training that supports technical development, performance readiness, and long-term career planning for artists.

Connie Rotella’s career reflects a consistent commitment to multidisciplinary performance training and professional standards across the entertainment industry. She remains active in production, education, and creative development, contributing to the advancement of performers within Canadian and international markets.

 

Connie Rotella Topic Presentations

Connie Rotella Montreal, Quebec, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Transform Your Life with Connie's 5 C Method: Commitment, Coach, Consistency, Community, and Create

The Art of Showing up

Believe, Become, Be Ready!

Becoming the Force within

Leadership in Motion

Connie Rotella Books & Articles

Becoming One: a Journey of Self-discovery and Reconnection from within
Becoming One: a Journey of Self-discovery and

Connie Rotella shares how she transformed her emotional vulnerability by accessing a new awareness that connected and harmonized with her...

The Force Within: Finding Your True Self Through Stillness
The Force Within: Finding Your True Self Through

Your Journey Starts Here invites you to slow down, tune in, and rediscover the magic you’ve forgotten you have. Through personal stories,...

Lachine Hospital Foundation Gala; Taste of Amcal; Wibca Gala, and More
Lachine Hospital Foundation Gala; Taste of Amcal;

Connie Rotella recently launched her new book The Force Within at Indigo Pointe-Claire. The Force Within is your guide to embracing...

Connie Rotella is Dancing up a Storm in Her New Role as Author
Connie Rotella is Dancing up a Storm in Her New

After 25 years of shaping the performing arts scene as the owner and artistic director of Danse 1…2…3, Rotella marks her 40th birthday...

Connie Rotella Speaking Testimonials

"Connie, I cannot thank you enough for taking the time out of your extremely busy schedule to help us arrange a troop of fantastic dancers who performed at our show Thursday. I just love the choice of music and dance performance that accompanies our campaign video. The feedback has been amazing. I was so proud of your team they did an incredible job!  "

Jill Aberman

"So moved and impressed by the Show Awakening at Theatre Desjardins. So proud of our amazing Montreal women Connie Rotella and talented and performers who gave it their all! It was truly a magical show. This is the calibre of talent Montreal is made of – now it’s time to give this talent the time of day! Critics, publicity, love, support and appreciation! So much hard work goes into a show like this, and you guys nailed it!  "

Victoria Sanchez

"Connie Rotella’s energy, passion, and warmth are infectious and you feel it as soon as she walks in a room. She is a talented, kind, and extremely hard-working professional who always puts her students first. Mentorship and the future of our industry are her top priorities.  "

Chris Barillano

"They are no words to express the joy, happiness and love that yesterday’s show gave me… I’m still in awe over how everything came to be. It was like being on a cloud! Connie, you bring so much joy and passion in the things that you do and in people lives … you truly are an Angel!  "

Sophye Nolet

"I have worked with a lot of talented and passionate people over the years in my career, but working with Connie is an absolute privilege. Her energy, passion, and love for theatre, dance, and music are outstanding. I hope to continue working with her for years to come!  "

Martin Dube

"Reading “Becoming One – A Journey of Self-discovery and Reconnection from Within” by Connie Rotella brought about mixed feelings and surprised me with its relatable message. What started as Connie’s personal journey of self-discovery became my own as I began to reflect on my past, present, and future. It was a reminder that I am not alone in this world and that I too have the power to examine my life and shape my future based on how I handle each day.  "

Vincenzo Guzzo

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