ABOUT THE CREATORS:

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. Jeff lives in Chelsea with his dog and inspiration - Bella!

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Broadway Bodies is choreographed by Stephen Brotebeck.  Stephen’s 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.  As a director and choreographer Stephen credits include regional productions of Anything Goes, State Fair, How To Succeed in Business… and All Shook Up.  Stephen also directed the Toronto BC/EFA benefit featuring the casts of Pippin and Wicked.

 

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 spent the last year on tour 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. Before that, she was the swing for the Broadway hopeful Angels the Musical. She has also toured with the Goodspeed Opera House’s production of Pippin (Manson Trio and Berthe u/s). Other regional credits include: Cabaret (Two Ladies), Chicago (Velma Kelly), How To Succeed in Business… (Miss Jones).

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.