Following the success of Broadway Bodies’ other special events like Single Ladies – Put a Ring on It, creators Stephen Brotebeck and Jeff Vilensky introduce the newest way to workout your Broadway Body, Cellblock Tango-The Workout.
This latest three night only special event will be taught by
Deidre Goodwin, who appeared as June- “He ran into my knife 10 times” in the film version of Chicago. Ms. Goodwin has also appeared in the current Broadway revival of the show as Velma Kelly. Cellblock Tango- The Workout will feature Deidre’s custom choreography and sass based from the film Chicago.
Each 90 minute class will begin with a warm-up designed to strengthen your Broadway Body core and introduce each participant to the vocabulary needed to learn the Cellblock Tango combination. Throughout the warm-up, each Merry Murderess will learn the basic fundamentals of the Tango including style, direction changes and attitude!
Every week, Deidre’s custom choreography based from the film Chicago will be bro
Ken Down and taught in a simple way that everyone from the absolute beginner to the trained dancer will enjoy. After learning the choreography, each participant will be encouraged to find their own Merry Murderess and workout their frustration about whomever or whatever while getting a great workout!
Cellblock Tango-The Workout will be offered on three Thursday nights only, April 30th, May 7th and May 14th at 7:15pm. The 90 minute class is $25 per class and will be held at Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street – 6th Floor. Reservations are recommended, but not mandatory. They can be made by email at
broadwaybodies@gmail.com.
A veteran of 8 Broadway shows,
Deidre Goodwin was last seen as Shelia Bryant in the revival of the quintessential Broadway musical: A Chorus Line. Other Broadway shows include 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.
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 Chorus Line documentary, Every Little Step.
Deidre made her prime time television debut last year as the much talked about DeBORah, winner of MILF Island on 30 Rock. Other credits include, 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 Tonyâ Awards.
She will be seen this spring episodes of Law & Order SVU, Rescue Me and Life on Mars.
Broadway Bodies is a new high-impact, dance workout to your favorite show tunes. Incorporating basic and challenging dance movements with high impact aerobic techniques, Broadway Bodies is a fun and exciting cardio class that encourages you to sing a long while you sweat. Broadway Bodies Core is a 55 minute class Tuesday nights weekly at 7 pm for just $15 per class, held at Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street – 6th Floor.
To learn more about Broadway Bodies, go to
www.broadwaybodies.com, or to experience the class for yourself, please email
broadwaybodies@gmail.com.
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