Studio 22 • Comstock Center • Wilton, CT • 06897
Founder and Director of Ballet Ecole Linda Freyer, received her early training at The American Ballet Theater School and graduated from Adelphi University with a BFA in Dance Education. She has studied under some of the most renowned teachers including Valentina Pereyaslavec, Oleg Sabline and Igor Schwezoff. Professionally, Linda has danced choreography by Loren Hightower, Phyllis Lamhut, Norman Walker and Don Redlich. Under the direction of Genia Melikova she had the opportunity to perform with Gelsey Kirkland, Marianna Tcherkassy and Fernando Bujones. Most recently, Ms. Freyer has choreographed and performed original works for Ballet Ecole’s Performing Ensemble. She created Ballet Ecole seventeen years ago with the intent to offer exceptional ballet training to all ages. Presently, Ballet Ecole boasts one of Fairfield County’s most prestigious adult programs as well as a unique approach to enhancing the abilities of the young student aspiring a professional career. |
Youth Program Director Heidi Freyer, director of the youth program at Ballet Ecole, graduated with a BA in Dance Education from SUNY Empire State College. After receiving her early training at Ballet Ecole she earned her Independent Study Certificate at The Alvin Ailey American Dance School in New York City. She continues her training at Ballet Ecole, The Ailey School, The Paul Taylor School, Steps on Broadway and Peridance. Heidi has apprenticed and performed with The Thomas/Ortiz Dance Company and currently she is guest teaching at Wesleyan University. |
Instructor Mary Brewster started her ballet training at age eight with George Volodine in Westport, Connecticut. She continued to take from him and Bambi Lynn until age twelve. She went on to receive her BA in Art from Nasson College and her Masters degree in Art Education from Syracuse University. Mary returned to dance at age 40. Within three years, she was dancing on pointe and teaching children's classes at Ballet Ecole.To enhance her ballet training as an adult, Mary has studied yoga, modern and pilates. She has attended numerous master classes, and most recently a workshop in Boston, Massachusetts with the Ballet Ecole Performing Ensemble. Mary has had the opportunity to dance with many guest choreographers at Ballet Ecole and enjoys both classical and original choreography. S he currently teaches the Adult Foundation Classes at Ballet Ecole. |