Amy Torseth Teelin attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in dance. She opened her first studio, Dance Unlimited, in Baraboo, Wisconsin in 1989. In addition to teaching privately, she has a strong personal commitment to promoting creative self-expression through choreographing for the Univeristy of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County, Baraboo Theater Guild, and Baraboo High School musical and pops concert productions for over twelve years. You may have seen her work in: Lady Luxury, Once Upon a Mattress, Beauty and the Beast, The Boyfriend, Seussical, Pirates of Penzance, All Shook Up, and most recently, Gone Missing with the University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County. She continues to be involved with the productions of Summerset Theatre and Give Back Benefit Concerts supporting the Al Ringling Theatre. In 2000, she expanded Dance Unlimited into the BRAVO Center, offering the community a more comprehensive list of classes and mini-sessions, including theater, music, and visual arts, as well as yoga, Pilates, and most recently, ZUMBA classes. With over 20 years of experience, she still loves teaching, and prides herself on providing her students a safe, nurturing, and fun environment with quality dance experience where you "take your art seriously, but not yourself."
"Miss Dori" - Teacher
Dori Rudersdorf has been a part of the Dance Unlimited Company since she started as a student in 1991. During her senior year of high school, she completed a co-op study with Miss Amy and began to substitute teach for the studio. Dori then attended UW-River Falls, where she graduated with a major in Speech Communications and a minor in Dance Education in 2006. While attending college, Dori would return home to substitute teach and help with the June shows. After graduation, Dori began teaching at the BRAVO Center, and headed the Summer Session for its first two years. She currently teaches at BRAVO two nights a week and lives in Wisconsin Dells.
Michael Etzweiler has studied ballet, jazz, tap, and theatre dancing. After touring with regional and national tours (including Cats, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Guys and Dolls,) Michael returned home to Baraboo. He bagan teaching at the BRAVO Center with tap and musical theatre classes and continues to challenge students in Advanced Tap, dance theatre and now in ZUMBA!!!
"Ms. Kristen" - Teacher
Kristen Reynoso began her ballet training at age six. With instructors such as Lillian Wilner and Kate McQuade, she trained at the Wisconsin Academy of Ballet and the Milwaukee Ballet. During her senior year of high school, she was accepted into Interlochen Arts Academy. She spent her senior year and post-graduate year there as a dance major. From there, she went on to study in New York at the New School University in the Joffrey BFA program. There she studied with such renowned teachers and artists as David Howard, John Magnus, and Trinette Singelton. She lives in the area with her husband and baby girl, and enjoys teaching ballet and Pointe at the BRAVO Center.
Andrea (Andi) Krunnfusz has been dancing with Miss Amy from the time she could walk. She began teaching classes as a guest choreographer as a freshman in high school and has substituted for the teachers from her junior year of high school on. A previous high school pom-pons captain, member and officer of UW-Eau Claire's Concert Dance Company, Andi enjoys exploring modern and hip hop genres and merging "opposing" styles. After studying abroad in Ghana, West Africa for a semester, Andi returned with increased interest in the growth of dance as a means of communicating ideas and emotions through cultures and time periods. She enjoys her guest choreography at BRAVO and private dance lessons in Eau Claire, WI. She has completed her internship and last college semester in South Africa, graduating with a double major in Psychology and Social Work. She is also BRAVO Center's newest licensed Zumba Instructor and is excited to "get people moving with a fun, latin-inspired, calorie-blasting workout that feels more like a party than hitting the gym."
Sam - 2011 Summer Session Teacher
Samantha (Sam) Patrick is in her second year of college at UW-Milwaukee; she is studying dance with the intention to perform, create, and teach. She has assisted Miss Andi with the Summer Session program for the past two years and looks forward to continuing this coming season. While in high school, she choreographed for the Reedsburg Choraliers and Dance Team, and also for the Reedsburg Children's Summer Theatre. She has been a substitute for the BRAVO teachers for three years.
Suzanne - 2011 Summer Session Teacher
After graduating from BHS in 2010, Suzanne moved to Minnesota to attend U of M. While in high school, Suzanne was an active member of the Poms Squad and looks forward to continuing pom choreography in the Pom-Prep class this summer (schedule to be posted). Suzanne has also assisted in the BRAVO birthday parties and substitute teaching.
Erika Gerhardt Obois comes to ZUMBA by way of distance running and a life-long love of creative movement. Erika fell in love with her first Zumba class and sought certification within months of her first exposure. Erika has completed two Boston marathons and numerous ultra distances, including the Badwater Ultramarathon, a 135 mile foot race across Death Valley. She also once gained 70 lbs during her second pregnancy and thus appreciates the body's capacity to rise to many occasions. "I am a humbled to lead zumba with participants ranging in age 17 to 78. Zumba is a setting where we can all celebrate movement simply, safely and joyfully together. It is truly an honor."
Bonnie Clark - Certified Yoga Instructor
Bonnie has been practicing yogi since 1971. She began her yoga studies with the Himalayan Institute in Milwaukee while majoring in dance at UWM. She's been teaching classes at the BRAVO Center Wednesday mornings for 8 years. BRAVO Center yoga is an all-level class for beginners and those with more experience. "We practice yoga skills to learn and grow our yoga through relaxing, fluid movement which develops coordination, balance, flexibility, and calm. One of the greatest benefits of yoga practice is that it can be transformative - creating more connection to ourselves." During the summer months, BRAVO practices outside in a lovely setting, weather permitting, from 8:30-9:45am. During winter months and poor weather condition, BRAVO yoga is practiced at the BRAVO Center from 9:00-10:15am. Attendees are encouraged to bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing; they may also wish to eat lightly before class. If there are questions, Bonnie invites you to call her at (608) 356-0178.