Karen Prunzik made her Broadway debut at age 22 originating the role of Anytime Annie in the Tony Award winning blockbuster hit 42nd Street directed and choreographed by the late great Gower Champion. She also played the lead role of Peggy Sawyer in that same production. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Karen began dancing at age 4 and became one of the first members of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater at age 10. She also studied diligently with Mario Melodia and Carol Knight going on to become the prodigy of famed tap dance artist Paul Draper and is the only dancer ever to acquire the rights to Mr. Drapers original choreography to Morton Gould's Tap Dance Concerto. The Kenley Players was Karen's first professional job at age 15 where she worked with such stars as Gene Kelly, Ann Miller, Mickey Rooney and many more. Her film credits include A Chorus Line with Michael Douglas and Tap with Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis, Jr. International tours include My One and Only with Tommy Tune and 42nd St. where she recreated her role of Anytime Annie. Other Broadway credits include Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Karen's most exciting performance experience to date was her appearance at Carnegie Hall in New York CIty in All the Worlds a Stage directed by Tony Award winner Thommie Walsh and accompanied by a 64 piece symphony orchestra.

Karen's teaching experience began in 1977 when she was assistant to Joe Tremaine at the Dance Educators of America Convention. Later she toured as a Faculty member with Tremaine Conventions. In addition, Karen has taught for Dance Caravan, Dance Masters of America, and Dance Olympus. In New York City, Karen taught for Famed VOP expert Frank Hatchett, Steps, New Dance Group, and was on the Faculty at Broadway Dance Center. She just opened Karen Prunzik's Broadway Dance Studio in Robinson Township.