Brittany Conigatti: Broadway Dancer and Choreographer breaks down how to show up big on Broadway!
09/29/21 • 50 min
Brittany talks about the similarities and differences between soccer and broadway from the experiences of an athlete turned performer. In this episode, Brittany shares about the years of training, challenges, and the shaping obstacle she has gone through in the journey of how she made broadway her career.
About Brittany Conigatti:
Brittany is a born and raised New Yorker! She is a graduate of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, known to many as "The Fame School," where she was a Dance Major. Brittany continued her art studies at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, where she was an Integrated Major and then earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from The New School.
Landing her first professional job at 17 and feeling the rush of adrenaline, passion, family, and love, both on and off stage, Brittany knew Broadway would be her career! Along with performing on Broadway in A Bronx Tale (dance captain and original company member) and The Prom, Brittany has worked in the most prestigious regional theatres and traveled all over the nation and Canada performing with Broadway National Tours including Mean Girls, Matilda, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and on the high seas with Rock of Ages. She can also be seen as Maria Ferraro in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Season 22.
Brittany's latest journey has been being the Restager Choreographer for the 2nd National Tour of A Bronx Tale after being the Assistant Choreographer on the 1st National Tour of A Bronx Tale. She has found a passion for being on the "other side of the table" where she gets to be within the creative development of a show. This is all thanks to her mentor, Sergio Trujillo.
Brittany adores teaching passionate performers! Whether it be in master class settings or privately during coaching, Brittany always has the goal to bring out each student's uniqueness. She takes pride in providing a positive and encouraging learning environment where the students feel comfortable working at their highest potential!
Outline of the Episode:
[03:15] Brittany on playing for the women's soccer team of New York at the age of 12
[05:40]The reason why Brittany preferred theatre over professionally pursuing soccer
[11:30]Brittany explains the continual challenges of getting into theatre and reaching broadway
[18:07]What it's like to be dance captain and experience auditioning in front of Robert De Niro
[22:48]The thing with performance art and why it's on a different level of craftsmanship
[28:30]Brittany tells the story of a train station criminal incident that never had closure
[33:09]After a Train Trauma: Brittany fights emotions and exhaustion with grit
[39:57]Sergio Trujillo and Mark Hoebee as Brittany's biggest heroes in theatre
[46:50] Brittany Conigatti's return on stage together with the opening of live shows
Resources:
Website: https://www.brittanyconigatti.com/
Instagram: @brittconigatti
Brittany talks A Bronx Tale on Broadway: https://youtu.be/u90i44KRbfg
All Inspire Interview with Brittany: https://youtu.be/Q198UVvMlx4
Connect wi
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://bartonguybryan.com
Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall
My 3 Top Episodes of the first 100:
7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen
MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru
Brittany talks about the similarities and differences between soccer and broadway from the experiences of an athlete turned performer. In this episode, Brittany shares about the years of training, challenges, and the shaping obstacle she has gone through in the journey of how she made broadway her career.
About Brittany Conigatti:
Brittany is a born and raised New Yorker! She is a graduate of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, known to many as "The Fame School," where she was a Dance Major. Brittany continued her art studies at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, where she was an Integrated Major and then earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from The New School.
Landing her first professional job at 17 and feeling the rush of adrenaline, passion, family, and love, both on and off stage, Brittany knew Broadway would be her career! Along with performing on Broadway in A Bronx Tale (dance captain and original company member) and The Prom, Brittany has worked in the most prestigious regional theatres and traveled all over the nation and Canada performing with Broadway National Tours including Mean Girls, Matilda, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and on the high seas with Rock of Ages. She can also be seen as Maria Ferraro in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Season 22.
Brittany's latest journey has been being the Restager Choreographer for the 2nd National Tour of A Bronx Tale after being the Assistant Choreographer on the 1st National Tour of A Bronx Tale. She has found a passion for being on the "other side of the table" where she gets to be within the creative development of a show. This is all thanks to her mentor, Sergio Trujillo.
Brittany adores teaching passionate performers! Whether it be in master class settings or privately during coaching, Brittany always has the goal to bring out each student's uniqueness. She takes pride in providing a positive and encouraging learning environment where the students feel comfortable working at their highest potential!
Outline of the Episode:
[03:15] Brittany on playing for the women's soccer team of New York at the age of 12
[05:40]The reason why Brittany preferred theatre over professionally pursuing soccer
[11:30]Brittany explains the continual challenges of getting into theatre and reaching broadway
[18:07]What it's like to be dance captain and experience auditioning in front of Robert De Niro
[22:48]The thing with performance art and why it's on a different level of craftsmanship
[28:30]Brittany tells the story of a train station criminal incident that never had closure
[33:09]After a Train Trauma: Brittany fights emotions and exhaustion with grit
[39:57]Sergio Trujillo and Mark Hoebee as Brittany's biggest heroes in theatre
[46:50] Brittany Conigatti's return on stage together with the opening of live shows
Resources:
Website: https://www.brittanyconigatti.com/
Instagram: @brittconigatti
Brittany talks A Bronx Tale on Broadway: https://youtu.be/u90i44KRbfg
All Inspire Interview with Brittany: https://youtu.be/Q198UVvMlx4
Connect wi
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://bartonguybryan.com
Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall
My 3 Top Episodes of the first 100:
7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen
MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru
Previous Episode
Bethany Shadburne: The Agony and Ecstasy of becoming one of the top CrossFit Athletes on Earth
Bethany Shadburne explains why she stopped gymnastics and eventually shifted her focus to being an elite CrossFit athlete. In this episode, she shares her journey, and the lessons learned being an athlete going to that level. She also provides nuggets on simple, truthful reasons to stay healthy and effective in sports.
A Combination of Existing Exercises
People often get confused when Bethany mentions CrossFit. She is always mistaken for a bodybuilder or a weightlifter. CrossFit is a combination of exercises that are already existing. It involves lifting barbells, running, swimming, gymnastic movements, and bodyweight movements. Bethany did every activity in the past before she started CrossFit, except the barbell, as she was an athlete, too. She also explains that CrossFit has different levels. At the professional level, they work out for six to seven hours per day. It is divided into parts. First is the monostructural work for cardio which is swimming. The second is the strength portion that is going to the gym to do weightlifting. The third part is the skill portion that comprises gymnastics, pushups, handstands, and other basic exercises. Lastly, there is the accessory portion which is a little bit of bodybuilding. CrossFit is an all-around sport designed for every part of the body, and it depends on what level the person can handle.
About Bethany Shadburne:
Bethany Shadburne is a top women’s CrossFit competitor who placed 9th (individual) at the 2019 CrossFit Games, her best performance. Shadburne also finished 16th in 2018 and 22nd in 2017, so she’s no stranger to the sport.
But before she was a CrossFit athlete, Shadburne was involved in gymnastics, bodybuilding, triathlons, and other similar activities. Then, in 2015, she found her love in CrossFit by participating in local contests, and in 2016, things started to look promising for her. Then in 2017, she won two competitions, ended up top 20 in the world, and finished 22nd at the CrossFit Games.
Outline of the Episode:
[02:07] A general idea about the sport, CrossFit
[05:23] Bethany’s childhood back in Austin and how she got into gymnastics
[08:41] What it is like as a gymnast performing on the floor
[11:49] How Bethany dealt with injury and her transition to CrossFit
[16:45] What markers Bethany sees when planning her workout for the next six months
[19:37] The move to Las Vegas to train with a CrossFit coach
[23:35] Team aspect of the training applied to the individual aspect of the sport
[27:14] Preparation for the West Coast Semifinals and Bethany’s insights on her performance
[31:07] Understand the balance of training and recovery from injury
[33:57] Mindset around the sport, morning habits, and rituals to get through the day
[39:51] Family and entrepreneurship, among other things besides sports
[40:41] Priorities in life Bethany has to make sure she is at her highest level
[45:04] Effects of stomach sensitivity to a bodybuilder
[48:53] Diet as an essential part of staying healthy and having fuel to work out
[52:53] Advice to athletes with good momentum but want to level up
Resources:
Bethany’s Instagram: @Bethanycf
Bethany’s West Coast Classic 2021 Win -
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://bartonguybryan.com
Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall
My 3 Top Episodes of the first 100:
7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen
MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru
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Rosada Plummer: IFBB Pro Bikini Bodybuilder share the healthy way to Prep and Compete.
IFBB Pro Bikini Bodybuilder Rosada Plummer explains how clearing distractions and negativity helps her stay focused when prepping for a bodybuilding show. In this episode, Rosada shares how she became a bodybuilder, her struggles, and how she prepares mentally and physically for big competitions. She also breaks down her best practices to be more successful, focused, and a one's best.
Stick to the Routine
Bodybuilding takes discipline and focus on maintaining physique. Rosada competes in the bikini division, and it is all about symmetry; the shape of the body matters. The muscle tone should be defined, and in this division, they do certain poses: front, side, and back. These poses are where the symmetry is zoned in, and the muscle mass up top needs to be symmetrical to the muscle mass at the bottom. As for most physical competitions, participants are categorized according to age, height, and weight. To maintain her physique, Rosada sticks to her routine. Diet is an essential element in bodybuilding, so she spends time and energy in the kitchen preparing her meals as much as she spends time training in the gym. She says that balance plays a significant role in her day-to-day routine. Rosada is strict in counting her calorie intake to keep her weight at a level needed for her competition. Cardio training also depends on her physique, so she has to make adjustments from time to time. It takes commitment to become a bodybuilder. Rosada is one of the many who are more than just the muscle.
About Rosada Santiago-Plummer:
Rosada Santiago-Plummer is an IFBB professional bodybuilder in the bikini division. She's 36 years old, married and a mother of two amazing children. Besides bodybuilding she is a Life-coach and group fitness trainer. She has a background as a medical assistant with Associates Degree in Psychology. Rosada grew up in Southern California and is a devoted Christian.
Outline of the Episode:
[02:27] Overview on bodybuilding and its different categories and divisions
[05:00] What the bikini division in bodybuilding is all about
[07:46] An IFBB Pro’s lifestyle habits to compete in such events
[10:12] How to not fall into the rabbit hole of negativity
[13:03] Challenges along the way growing up in Escondido, California
[19:03] Married life and raising a family in San Antonio
[19:55] When fitness came into Rosada’s life and transitioned to bodybuilding
[21:48] Rosada’s first experience as a novice in a bodybuilding show
[26:14] How to conjure confidence upon walking up the stage
[28:42] Walkthrough of the final moment to convince the judges
[30:25] Rosada’s winning moment as overall master bikini champion
[33:17] How Rosada manages being a bodybuilder, a wife, and a mother simultaneously
[36:24] Improvement season and mindset at the gym
[39:51] Prizes that await athletes at the pro level
[40:37] Life coaching, the whole different world outside bodybuilding
[42:27] Mindset around daily ways to be the best at the gym
[45:54] Steroids, the elephant in the room of bodybuilding
More about Rosada Plummer:
Rosada’s Instagram: @rosada22
Rosada’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.co
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://bartonguybryan.com
Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall
My 3 Top Episodes of the first 100:
7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen
MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru
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