Rodney Williams is a master educator, choreographer, composer, singer, and dancer.  His work is recognized nationally and has been heralded:

• The Fuqua Excellence in Teaching Award (2000)
• The Teresa Pollak Prize for Excellence in Arts (2000)
• College Dance Educator of the Year (1999)
• Who's Who Among American Teachers (1996)
• "Virginia Hero" (1992)
• Stephen Paledes Music Scholarship (1984)
• The Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship for Academics (1976)
• The John F. Kennedy Fellowship for Teachers (1984)
• National Winner with Dance America (1998, 1999, 2000)

• "Best Emotional Execution"
• "Best Choreography"
• "Best Costuming"
• "Best Presentation"

• Richmond Public School "Teacher of the Year" (1992)
• The Milton L. Randolph, Sr. Award (1997)