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!

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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.

THE DANCE 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 has performed extensively throughout North America. She toured with the 1st National Touring Company of the Broadway Musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in which she was a member of the ensemble and the understudy for the role of the Baroness. She also toured with the Goodspeed Opera House’s production of Pippin as one of the “Manson Trio” and the understudy for Berthe. Other recent credits include On the Town at the Paper Mill Playhouse (role of Flossie and understudy for Dilly, Lucy, Diana Dream, and Dolores Dolores), Annie Get Your Gun at the Goodspeed Opera House, the Broadway hopeful Angels the Musical, Cabaret (Two Ladies), Chicago (Velma Kelly), How To Succeed in Business… (Miss Jones). Molly is a proud member of Actor’s Equity, the union for professional actors and stage managers. She can currently be seen at the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma as the Baroness in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

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 joining the Broadway Bodies family and can’t wait to sweat it out with you!

Deidre Goodwin

Deidre Goodwin is returning to Chicago as Velma Kelly this Fall 2009, and will lead future Special Events for Broadway Bodies. Deidre Goodwin is a veteran of 8 Broadway shows. Credits include A Chorus Line (Sheila Bryant), Chicago (Velma Kelly), Nine (Our Lady of the Spa), The Boys from Syracuse, Jesus Christ Superstar (Soul Girl) and The Rocky Horror Show. She also appeared in the original productions of Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life and created the role of Velma in Never Gonna Dance.

She is currently featured in the film Every Little Step which documents the history of the musical A Chorus Line and the audition process for the 2006 revival.

As a Merry Murderess in the Oscar winning film Chicago, Deidre’s husband ran into her knife 10 times in the scintillating "Cellblock Tango". Deidre and her co-stars also won a 2003 SAG Award for Best Ensemble. Other films include Half Nelson, Across the Universe and the upcoming The Untitled Nancy Meyers Project, Fair Game and Rabbit Hole.

She appeared as DeBORah, winner of the MILF Island episode of 30 Rock. Other credits include Law & Order SVU, Rescue Me, Life on Mars, Dancing with the Stars (with the cast of A Chorus Line), Conan O’Brien, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, The View Good Morning America and 3 appearances on The Tony Awards.

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