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Bodies

About the Creators

Jeff Vilensky

Broadway Bodies is the 'dream fulfilled' of Jeff Vilensky. Jeff wanted to experience first-hand the singing and dancing; the joy, thrill, fun and contagious energy experienced in Broadway Theatre; After coming up empty in search of a class that felt right, Jeff used his Coaching Skills and with his own Coach, finally turned this idea into reality. Jeff manages and produces Broadway Bodies Classes & Events.

When not working on Broadway Bodies, Jeff runs JV Unlimited Coaching & Consulting; a business dedicated to assisting Passionate, Saavy, Unconventional, Energetic young professionals in finding, creating, or growing their exciting FUN business for NOW or as a future Exit Strategy! With a mind for business and a body for Broadway!!! - his unlimited bright ideas, charisma, entrepreneurial skills, and a unabashed desire to help people succeed and make an impact on the world - make him a unique offering combining his passion for people and for business. Find out more about his Coaching and Ongoing Workshops at www.jeffvilensky.com . Jeff lives in Chelsea with his dog and inspiration - Bella!

Stephen Brotebeck

Broadway Bodies is choreographed by Stephen Brotebeck. Stephen Brotebeck is currently an MFA candidate in the Directing for the Musical Theatre Stage program at The Pennsylvania State University headed by Tony® Award nominee Susan H. Schulman. Stephen made his NYC choreographic debut with Brotography, a showcase at the Ailey Citigroup Theater. He has also directed the NYC premieres of Scenes from a Balcony and Anonymous Lives by Chris Wade. His theatrical choreography credits include regional productions of All Shook Up, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, State Fair, Anything Goes, South Pacific, and Honk. Stephen directed and choreographed the BC/EFA benefit in Toronto featuring the National Tours of Pippin and Wicked. Other ventures include A Crystal Yuletide Jubilee, Holiday Splendor, That's Dancin' and The Crystal Follies for Crystal Cruises. As a teacher Stephen has taught for New Dance Group, The Kennedy Center, Camp Broadway and is the resident choreographer for the NYC US Performing Arts Camps. His performance credits include the 2006-07 Revival of Pippin (National Tour and Goodspeed), West Side Story (European Tour; Directed and Choreographed by Tony® nominee Joey McKneely), and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Stephen has also performed for Holland America Line and Crystal Cruises. Stephen is a BFA graduate of the Western Michigan University Musical Theatre Program. He is a member of AEA, AGVA and an associate member of SDC.

About the Instructors

Rommel Pierre O'Choa

Rommel teaches at Broadway Bodies and has toured all over the world with productions like The King & I (National and Asian touring Company), Miss Saigon (North American Tour), West Side Story (European Tour). Working with great broadway Choreographers such as Baayork Lee, Joey Mckneely, Susan Kukuchi and Jodi Moccia. Originally from the Philippines he started out in multiple television, live concert, commercial and music video performances as a dancer, model and choreographer.

Rommel is the lead instructor for Special "Pop Tart" Events like "Pussycat Dolls" and "Beyonce' Basics and Beyond". Rommel is also an instructor for CORE Broadway Bodies.

Michelle Potterf

Michelle recently completed a 9 year run in the Musical CHICAGO on Broadway as Go-to Hell Kitty and the understudy for Roxie Hart. She was also chosen to work side by side with Ann Reinking as the Dance Captain for CHICAGO the MUSICAL. For over 15 years Michelle has danced professionally in Musical theater in such productions as CRAZY FOR YOU - International tour ,THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES - National tour, CHICAGO- National tour as well as Dancing in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST-Walt Disney World and the STEPFORD WIVES movie and television commercials.

Currently, Michelle is teaching dance in the NYC Public school system through THE NATIONAL DANCE INSTITUTE under the direction of the Legendary Jacques d'Amboise.

Molly Tynes

Molly Tynes is thrilled to be a part of the Broadway Bodies family! A true “gypsy,” Molly has performed on the road with several touring companies including the 1st National Tour of Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang, the Goodspeed National Tour of Pippin, and the recent mini-tour of Curtains (original company of all three). She has also performed on stages across the country in theaters such as the Goodspeed Opera House in CT, the Paper Mill Playhouse in NJ, TUTS in Houston, the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, and the Riverside Theatre in FL. This past December she co-created and taught the Goodspeed’s first ever Audition Intensive Workshop. Molly is currently involved in the development of the new musical CHIX 6 originating the role of Lola Touche.

In addition to her pursuits in musical theater, Molly earned her BA in 19th century Russian literature from Hampshire College, and yes, she is aware of how bizarre that is! Molly is thrilled to be a part of the Broadway Bodies family and can’t wait to sweat it out with you!

Deidre Goodwin

Deidre Goodwin is a performer, teacher and entrepreneur. Broadway credits include A Chorus Line (Shelia Bryant), Chicago (Velma Kelly), Nine (Our Lady of the Spa), The Boys from Syracuse, Jesus Christ Superstar (Soul Girl),The Rocky Horror Show, Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life and created the role of Velma in Never Gonna Dance.

Some film credits include the Oscar winning film Chicago (“he ran into my knife 10 times”), Every Little Step, It’s Complicated, Across the Universe and Half Nelson. She has several television credits but her favorite television appearance to date was as DeBORah, winner of the MILF Island episode of 30 Rock. With voice teacher Kim Stern, Deidre is the co-creator of The Broadway Warm-Up: a completely synchronized vocal and dance warm-up. © They are producing a video of the warm-up that will be available in the fall of 2011.

In addition to performing, Deidre loves teaching and sharing her love of dance. She is so happy to be a part of the Broadway Bodies team and can’t wait to see you in class!

Travis Nesbitt

Travis is fresh from saving the souls of New York in the closing cast of Altar Boyz Off-Broadway where he played the role of "Mark" for 18 months. Before that he toured North America in Mel Brook's Tony Award Winning Hit The Producers. Other theatrical Credit include: Yeston's Phantom (at Westchester Broadway Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus), Peter Pan (Peter), Huck (Big River). Travis has a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory, danced with The Boston Ballet Company, and is a four time soloist with the Boston Pops. He was born and raised in beautiful Orange County California.

Mishaela Faucher

Mishaela Faucher is from Phoenix, Arizona, where she started dancing at the age of three at her mother's studio and was a level 10 competitive gymnast by the age of 10. She began teaching dance at the age of fifteen.

Misha has taught dance and gymnastics throughout New York and New Jersey, such as Bridge For Dance, Stagelite Performing Arts & Dance Studio, Performer's Theatre Workshop, and The Dance Shoppe, as well as choreographed productions at The Algunquin Theatre, The Julia Miles Theatre, The Zipper Factory, Pace University, The Boston Conservatory, and The Broadway Kids. Misha graduated from The Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theater, and she is also a lyricist and member in the BMI Songwriting Workshop.

For more information visit, www.mishaelafaucher.com

Mitchell Wayne

Mitchell is a singer, choreographer, performer and a teacher. Originally from Southern California, he sang Baritone in college vocal ensemble while also dancing for several burlesque and fusion style dance groups. He caught the theater bug in the musical Sweet Charity (Manfred/ “Big Daddy” Reverend Bruebeck) and co-starred in a couple short films such as E and Boxing Alice. Four 4 years, Mitchell taught Hip Hop, Burlesque & Striptease at several dance studios along the coast of Southern California, including Culture Shock Dance and Shaolin Kempo Arts Dance Studio. He was also choreographer and stage director for several ensemble and solo pieces performed at various showcases across San Diego.

A lover of the performing arts, he moved to New York in the fall of 2010 to further his career. Since then, Mitchell has been featured on The Today Show with Hoda Kotb & Kathy Lee, as well as various local news spots, dancing on behalf of CRUNCH gym for Women’s Health Magazine and Self Magazine. He most recently performed contemporary and House-African fusion style pieces with AERA, a non-profit aerial dance company in NYC. He is excited to both come back to teaching at dance studios and to jump on board as a new member of The Broadway Bodies Family.

Maurice Parent

Maurice Parent is an actor / singer / dancer originally from the Washington D.C. metro area. He started dancing at Carnegie Mellon University under Jim Caton then continued his training at the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Credits include Ragtime at the Fulton Opera House and Music Theatre of Wichita, HAIR at Barrington Stage, Guys and Dolls at Northern Stage and Ain’t Misbehavin’ with Gardner and Wife productions, K.L. Malaysia. He has also danced in commercials for WB Mason and Dancing with the Stars. Maurice won Boston’s Elliot Norton Award for performances in Angels in America, Terrance McNally’s Some Men, and Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party.

In addition to his theatrical pursuits Maurice holds and B.S. in Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University.

Sara Elan - Assistant

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Annette Rodriguez

Annette, from Lower East Side Manhattan, is an Assistant Dance Teacher for Broadway Bodies’ Michael Jackson and Top of the Pop Charts Classes. She has studied dance at the School for the Performing Arts and with National Dance Institute under the direction of the legendary Jacques d’Amboise.

Annette has performed with Yo Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble and arranged and coordinated celebrations of all kinds for 9 years.

Annette also Coordinates Private Events for Broadway Bodies. She has also been in movies and commercials and recently choreographed the steps to this year’s 2011 Susan G. Komen Flash Mob/Pink Glove Dance held on September 18, 2011.

Annette is thrilled to be part of the Broadway Bodies team and loves meeting new clients and future Broadway Bodies Dancers ☺

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