ALL-STAR ROCKSTARS
Westchester's best across many disciplines of Pilates, yoga and barre
ANDREA PETRONI
YOGA // PILATES
Andrea Petroni brings over 20 years of personal yoga practice and a lifelong passion for fitness, strength and wellness to her teaching. Since 2016, she has led vinyasa classes that now blends weights, props and creative sequencing to create dynamic, full-body workouts. Newly certified in Pilates, Andrea continues to deepen her knowledge of movement and fitness.
With a background in competitive gymnastics and lacrosse, Andrea has always been inspired by the connection between training and community. Her athletic roots sparked a love for group fitness and the energy, connection and encouragement it creates in a class setting. A proud mom of 2 girls, she lives in Ridgefield where fitness and wellness remain an integral part of her everyday life.
ERICA DUBE
STRENGTH // FUSION
Erica Dube is a fitness powerhouse with 17 years of experience as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer. She’s held leadership roles as the lead coach at Row House Westport and head coach at Orangetheory Fitness Ridgefield, where she inspired countless individuals to unlock their full potential.
NICOLETTA RICHARDSON
SCULPT
Nicoletta has had a passion for participating in and encouraging movement in her personal and professional life for more than a decade. When the pandemic hit in 2020, she heavily leaned on her fitness community and became addicted to strength training, inspiring her to become an AFAA certified group fitness instructor and show others the power of working out together.
MELANIE KOTCHER
TRIPLE SWEAT® // PILATES // BARRE
Melanie brings energy, personality, purpose, and expertise to every class, with over a decade as an NYC fitness professional. As both an instructor and mom, she knows how important it is to make every minute count, so she designs workouts that are effective, fun, and empowering. This experience is exemplified in her signature class, Triple Sweat®, a program she created by fusing HIIT, Pilates, and barre set to upbeat music. When she’s not teaching at Plank Studios, elsewhere, or leading private sessions, Melanie enjoys family time, dining out, live music and theater, and binge-watching Bravo.
FAYE BRENNAN
BARRE // STRENGTH
After more than 15 years leading editorial and digital content for some of the nation’s top health and lifestyle brands—including Eat This, Not That!, Cosmopolitan, and Women’s Health—Faye Brennan turned her lifelong passion for movement into a fitness-first career. A NASM Certified Personal Trainer and certified Barre Vida Instructor, Faye combines her deep knowledge of strength training, barre, Pilates, and functional fitness with the communication and leadership skills honed from years as a C-suite executive and media creative​
KELLY ANNE
STRENGTH // HIIT
Kelly has been a fitness lover for as long as she can remember. A former college athlete, she has always loved the energy of a good workout and is the person who is constantly trying a new studio, class, or fitness trend. Her love of cardio and endurance has taken her through a triathlon and multiple half marathons, and she’s always up for the next challenge.
After eight years in property management, Kelly made a career pivot four years ago and now works at a consulting firm in talent attraction. Outside of work, she’s a mom to two little girls and a proud Ridgefield native.