Bree Wasylenko

Unforgettable Christmas is now streaming on Xumo Play in the US! I had an absolute blast shooting this movie, and a huge part of that was the incredible cast and crew that we got to work with. My hair, makeup and wardrobe was to die for, and made playing Maya so much fun! And our director John Bradshaw gave us so much room to make it our own, we all quickly fell into a groove that felt just right 🙌🏻 I had a super cute movie daughter (heeeyy @mayamisaljevic !), a brother and business partner I loved attempting to manage (that’s you @bjdonahue ) and an interloper turned friend I took under my wing (the queen @celestedesjardins !). I hope you enjoy watching the movie as much as we enjoyed making it. Tell me your thoughts in the comments once you’ve seen it!! Happy Holidays 🎄 🎁 🎅🏼 @reeloneentertainment . #breewasylenko #canadianmade #canadiantalent #torontoactor #blondbeauty #wellnesswarriors #misskate #christmasmovie #holidaymovie #reeloneentertainment

Today is the day! Painkiller is officially out on Netflix, which I had the absolute pleasure of choreographing 💃🏼 This show was a crazy ride. Working up close and personal with insanely talented people, while being thrown curveballs left, right and centre, and witnessing everyone adjust, shift and change on the spot was such a masterclass. Watching @pberg44 work and getting to collaborate with him was a trip - that man is a wild genius! And getting to work one on one with Matthew Broderick was a dream - there are so many lessons I learned from watching him that I’m putting in my back pocket and keeping forever! Thank you @peterharveyfilm for bringing me on to this project. I am forever grateful to you! To my dancers, thank you for showing up with an open mind and ready to just go with the flow, regardless of how crazy that flow might have seemed 😎 I hope you all enjoy this show. The themes are heavy, but it’s a story that needs to be told, and I think the team behind Painkiller has done it in a pretty incredible way 🙏🏼 #breewasylenko #canadianmade #canadiantalent #torontoactor #blondbeauty #wellnesswarriors #misskate #torontochoreographer #painkillernetflix #peterberg #matthewbroderick #torontofilm

It’s that time of year! I’m starting to schedule in my summer teaching and choreo, so if you’re interested in having me come work with your dancers, please reach out sooner than later as my availability will fill up! And if you’re outside of Ontario, no worries! I love travelling to teach at studios all across the country, and getting the opportunity to work with dancers from other provinces 🙌🏻 DM me or email info@breewasylenko.com to chat more details. Can’t wait to dance with you all!! 💃🏼🕺🏻 #breewasylenko #canadianmade #canadiantalent #torontoactor #blondbeauty #wellnesswarriors #misskate #torontochoreographer

I don’t share enough of my teaching footage on here, so figured it’s time to change that! Here’s a fun jazz combo we played with today. Big shout out to @lilys5678 for assisting me, and jumping in without really knowing me or how I move. You’re a rockstar! I often hesitate to share footage for two reasons: 1) In workshop classes, I encourage the dancers to explore their individual artistry, follow impulses, lean into what feels good to them, and make it their own. Because of this, my videos in class often look messy, as the expression of the choreo is so different dancer to dancer. This doesn’t lead to a shiny “final product”, but leads to lots of really cool artistic growth! 2) I often feel like I don’t do “cool moves”. There are so many incredible choreographers out there who do (and who’s stuff I love to watch), but I often don’t feel “hip”, “hot” or “current” enough 😕 The instagram comparison game is strong, and I have to keep reminding myself that moving in a way that feels interesting, exciting and good to me is all that really matters…and that I have a wealth of knowledge to share, even if I don’t have epic one-e-and-a-two-ahs. Anyone other choreographers with me?! Teaching young dancers always brings me so much joy, and I’m so grateful to all of the studios that bring me in to work with their kids. I am as much of a work in progress as the dancers I’m teaching, which means I’m learning and growing with them all along the way. And guess what? I wouldn’t have it any other way ❤️ #breewasylenko #canadianmade #canadiantalent #torontoactor #blondbeauty #wellnesswarriors #misskate #torontochoreographer #summerintensive

@othership is such a spiritual experience for me. While they offer incredible classes, I’m always drawn to the Free Flows so that I can follow the whispers of my body. That’s been my greatest lesson since I started going to Othership over two years ago. Learning to tune in, listen to my body and give her what she’s asking for. Sometimes, that’s three full cold plunges with multiple head dunks. Sometimes it’s sitting in the tea room between circuits, listening to my breath. And sometimes it’s stretching in the sauna, creating movement and flow. No two journeys are ever the same, and I am so grateful for this beautiful space holding me throughout my exploration ✨ Use my code BREE for 11% off any single sessions or class packs, and then share your experience with me below! #breewasylenko #canadianmade #canadiantalent #torontoactor #blondbeauty #wellnesswarriors #misskate #othershipcopilots #othership #icebaths #heattherapy #contrasttherapy

Time to let some different sides of me come out to play 😼 📸: @calyssalorraine . 💄: @ssmithmua . #breewasylenko #canadianmade #canadiantalent #torontoactor #blondbeauty #wellnesswarriors #misskate

Love this little family 🩵 @dnybackact @wild.tundra . #breewasylenko #canadianmade #canadiantalent #torontoactor #blondbeauty #wellnesswarriors #misskate

Pulled from the archives from an epic shoot with @kristinaruddick 🙌🏻 Haven’t done a creative photo shoot in a while…think it might be time for another one soon. Anyone wanna play?! #breewasylenko #canadianmade #canadiantalent #torontoactor #blondbeauty #wellnesswarriors #misskate

Monologue - Vol. 009 @breewas My journey as an actor has turned out to be the exact opposite of what I expected. As a dancer, I knew exactly how to book the job, how to promote myself, how to network, what steps to take to make it to that next level. I knew exactly how to perform, how to present, how to “be”. I’m learning that my work as an actor is to undo ALL of that. Everything that I have known and how I’ve been taught to exist in the world is a barrier to my art. How can that be? Why isn’t there a formula to follow? Why can’t I look this way, behave that way, take these predetermined and fool-proof steps, and have a flourishing career? It’s maddening. Why can’t I stay “perfect”? How to sit with it. How to appreciate it. And most importantly, to love it. What is Perfection Anyway? Your mess is interesting. complex. curious. inspiring.enlivening.enlightening.big.loud. carefree.dark.heavy.full and most importantly- human. Read full story at monography.ca/monologue —————————————— Share your story with us #monography #monologue #blog

My favourite BTS video from shooting Season 9 of @thenextstep 😝 While @migrivas may be a hilarious actor with killer improv comedy chops, what about his dance improv skills?! I decided to put those to the test, with no direction whatsoever (outside of him starting as a mannequin for some reason 🤣) and see what happens… This was the final result! 💃🏼 🪩 🕺🏻 What do you think?!? I’d say 10/10, for sure 🙌🏻 And an extra shout out to @isaaclupien for filming and egging us on 😏 #breewasylenko #canadianmade #canadiantalent #torontoactor #blondbeauty #wellnesswarriors #misskate #thenextstep

Summer 2024 LFG ✨ #breewasylenko #canadianmade #canadiantalent #torontoactor #blondbeauty #wellnesswarriors #misskate

A little lakeside flow at @thetraceresort ✨ #breewasylenko #canadianmade #canadiantalent #torontoactor #blondbeauty #wellnesswarriors #misskate