Brent bio

Brent Oplotnik grew up studying dance at his mother Patricia Oplotnik’s studio Applause Studios in Oklahoma City. At the young age of nine Brent appeared on Univision’s El Sabado Gigante and Star Search. Other television credits include commercial ads for Taco Mayo and 7-11. Brent was a featured solo dancer appearing on Dino’s Christmas Spectacular on QVC and Andy William’s Christmas Spectacular. As a teen, Brent was a featured actor in the Fox Movie of the Week, “Rise and Walk:The Dennis Byrd Story” starring Peter Berg and the HBO Special, “Public Enemy #1” starring Alyssa Milano, Theresa Russell, and Eric Roberts.


Brent has performed live on stage with with names such as Creed, Dino, Jimmy Osmond, Country Superstars Neal McCoy and Randy Travis, Melinda the First Lady of Magic and the late legend, Mr. Christmas, Andy Williams. He was also featured in Dance Spirit magazine with renowned choreographer and master teacher Tymme Reitz.


Brent has created original choreography for numerous shows in Branson, Missouri in addition to directing and choreographing shows for Six Flags theme parks. A master of many styles, Brent has set award winning competition choreography for dancers and dance studios across the country.


He has been an adjudicator for many national organizations including Dance Masters of America, Symposium National Talent Contest, and Epic. Brent is also a Master Teacher on staff with Flow 40 Dance Workshops and recently joined Jackie Sleight’s LA Dance Magic.


He resides, with his wife Marissa and their two sons, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The couple opened RAGE Dance Center in August of 2012, fulfilling his life-long dream to inspire and educate dancers in his own unique way. Brent’s personality and experience have created a choreographer and master teacher who is anticipated and in demand.


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