PIROUETTE, PILATES, & MORE
B A L L E T & F I T N E S S
There will be NO CLASSES Monday, January 16th, Martin Luther King Day
If you would be interested in scheduling a Private Lesson, please contact Heidi at 203 423-9339.
about us
Pirouette, Pilates and More is a professional studio which offers a well-rounded schedule of classes six days a week. These range from Yoga and Pilates to Ballet, Jazz and Modern Dance, suited for adults and children of all levels. We pride ourselves in offering individualized attention in a supportive, educational environment.
We specialize in small, personalized classes as well as private lessons. Pirouette, Pilates and More believes the philosophy of limited class sizes allows for greater attention to the individual and ultimately, quicker physical results.
Pirouette, Pilates, and More is conveniently located on Danbury Road in Wilton, right off of Route 7 and the Meritt Parkway.
The studio is available for rentals, including birthday parties, nightime special classes, and other occasions. Please contact PP&M if you are interested in renting the studio.
instructors
LINDA FREYER , (Associate Director/Owner) 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 Ecoles 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 Countys most prestigious adult programs as well as a unique approach to enhancing the abilities of the young student aspiring a professional career.
HEIDI FREYER , (Director/Owner) graduated with a BA in Dance Education from SUNY and earned her Independent Study Certificate at The Alvin Ailey American Dance School in New York City. She received her early training at Ballet Ecole, The Ailey School, The Paul Taylor School, Ballet Academy East and Steps on Broadway. Heidi has apprenticed and performed with The Thomas/Ortiz Dance Company in New York City and The Connecticut Ballet Company in Stamford, Connecticut. She obtained her certification in Pilates from Power Pilates in New York City. She has taught at Wesleyan University, Southport Racquet Club and previously was the youth director for Ballet Ecole in Wilton, Connecticut.
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.
CANDICE THOMPSON grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and has been immersed in the dance culture since the age of five. She trained with Kee Juan Han at the School of Ballet Arizona and spent summers at the Milwaukee Ballet School and the Princeton Ballet School. Upon graduation, she attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, majoring in dance. She spent five years as a member of the Milwaukee Ballet Company. Her roles have included Papagena in Mark Goddens The Magic Flute, Clara in Michael Pinks' The Nutcracker, Rum and Coca-Cola in Paul Taylors Company B, Little Swans in Simon Dows Swan Lake, and a soloist in Susan Jones staging of Paquita as well as works by George Balanchine, Trey McIntyre, Kathy Posin, Lila York, John Utans, Jimmy Gamonet de los Herros, Kurt Jooss, and Lee Wei Chao. She is currently a dancer with ad hoc Ballet in New York City and has been a member of the company since its inception! She is also a certified pilates instructor (BodyTonic Brooklyn), designs dancewear for her company LOLAstretch (http://lolastretch.com ) and costumes for other companies ( http://candicethompsondesign.com ) as well as writes for the popular dance blog, The Winger ( http://thewinger.com ).
MEGAN MOSS FREEMAN-FREYER is a certified OM Yoga Instructor. She was introduced to yoga in 1996 and received her teacher training through Greenwich Yoga under Cindy Lee and Gina Norman. The foundations of OM Yoga are Vinyasa, Precise Alignment and Buddhist Mindfulness and Megan incorporates these principles into her teaching. She also completed the Relax and Renew Restorative Yoga Teacher training with Judith Lassater. Megan believes in life, and especially in yoga, that acceptance and a sense of humor is vital to our happiness and well-being!
THORA SVALGARD-KARUKAS is a certified InterdisciplinaryTM Yoga Instructor and attained her 200 hour certification at Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica under Don and Amba Stapleton. Don Stapleton was former director and teacher of Kripalu for 20 years. Thora is registered with the Yoga Alliance, and has been teaching in lower Fairfield County for over 4 years. After being introduced to Anusara yoga, she is now on the path to becoming a certified Anusara instructor and has successfully completed the Level 1 Anusara Teacher Training with Ross Rayburn and Anusara Teacher Training Immersions 1 and 2, also with Ross.Thoras' experience, strength and devotion inspires her students to find strength within themselves, leading to a more enlightened practice.
CAREY NEVIN began studying ballet at the age of 6 under the direction of Doris Driver at the New England Academy of Dance. Carey furthered her studies at Ballet Etudes in Norwalk with such notable teachers as Russelll Fratto, James Zynda and Jeanette Lauret. She earned her teaching certificate in ballet, modern dance and jazz from the School of the Hartford Ballet and performed as an apprentice with the company under the direction of Michael Uthoff. In addition, Carey has performed with the New Canaan Town Players, New Canaan Summer Theater, The Westport Dance Center and Woodbury Ballet. Carey holds a BS in Alternative Medicine and owns and operates Pasdechat Designs which makes ballet costumes.
KATHLEEN DIANA graduated with a BFA from Marymount Manhatten College in New York. In 1993, Kathleen received the Princess Grace Foundation Award for dance excellence, which provided a full academic scholorship for her final year of college. Kathleen danced fo Mary Bruce Blackburn and other various choreographers in Manhatten. She also performed in the Off-Broadway show, Magic on Broadway. Kathleen's modern dance training includes the techniques of Lynn Simonson, Jose Limon and Martha Graham. Kathleen is thrilled to bring modern dance to PPM and looks forward to sharing her passion for movement with her students.
REBECCA LIN received her early training with Irene Wiley Lander at The Ballet Academy of Rowayton. She continued dancing at Notre Dame/St. Mary's College where she received her B.S. in Liberal Arts as well as at Williams College in Massachusetts where she received her Masters of Art History. Rebecca had the opportunity to dance with many reknowned teachers in New York and is happy to be sharing her love for dance with the students of PPM.
The Studio follows the Wilton Public School Holiday Schedule.
In the event of severe weather, please check our web site for cancellations.
PPM reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any class due to registration needs.
Instructors are subject to change without notice.
Dance cards are non-refundable, non-transferable, and expire 3 months from the purchase date.
Private Sessions must be cancelled 24 hours in advance; otherwise the student will be charged for the session
In a case of unexpected illness we will attempt to fill the slot, but unfortunately, if we are unable to do so we must charge for the session.
Please make every effort to arrive on time. Students will only be permitted into class after it begins, at the Instructor's discretion.
Proper Attire:
Adult Dancers:
No loose pants, shirts or warm-ups may be worn in any of the classes.
This allows the Instructor to clearly see the Dancer's line and placement. Hair should be pulled off of the face and secured.
Student Dancers:
Students taking Ballet are required to wear their class leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers.
Modern Dance and Jazz Students are required to wear a black leotard and black footless tights.
Hair must be secured in a bun.
No skirts or loose warm-ups will be allowed.
class descriptions
PILATES Our Pilates Mat Classes focus on the development of core strength and balance; the fundamental building blocks of all movement. Individualized attention from the instructor helps each student engage muscles correctly, allowing a smooth progression from more elementary to advanced exercises. Mat Pilates is a great complement to all other forms of exercise as it increases strength, tone, balance, and flexibility.
YOGA BASICS A slower, more foundational flow class designed to build strength and flexibility and create access to a deeper practice. This intelligent class will teach you how to unify sequences of postures while cultivating a deep and meaningful relationship with your breath and your body.
GENTLE YOGA A harmonizing practice for people in recovery or a place to go when you need to be surrounded with love and tranquility this class will bring you to your inner Zen. Focusing on breathing, releasing and stretching, you will slowly move through postures that emphasize healing and relaxing.
VINYASA YOGA With a strong focus on proper alignment, Vinyasa (or Flow) yoga moves mindfully from one posture to the next using the breath as the link. Through this moving meditation you will journey through a creative sequence of postures that challenge the body and calm the mind. You will leave this class feeling strong, centered and rejuvenated. This well-balanced, active class encourages the use of props (blocks, straps, blankets) and is appropriate for all levels - though some yoga experience is recommended.
ANUSARA YOGA This heart-oriented Hatha yoga style focuses on attitude, alignment and action all inspired with one's breath. Individual creativity is always encouraged within the bounds of basic alignment principles. The Anusara Yoga style is designed to serve students at any level of experience or ability.
BALLET BODY This is a class designed to tone muscles and help participants sculpt the graceful lines of a dancers' body. Its focus on engaging core muscle groups will help strengthen, elongate and align the body. No prior ballet training is necessary to take this class.
INTRO TO BALLET These classes are designed for adults who wish to begin the study of classical ballet. No prior experience is necessary. Class will consist of barre exercises that focus on proper alignment as well as the steps which foster core and leg strength and flexibility. The center work will introduce elementary steps, simple jumps, as well as turns.
ADVANCED BEGINNING The advanced beginning dancer has an understanding of basic ballet steps, body positions, and port de bra. This dancer can follow basic petit and grande allegro combinations and is now ready to be introduced to more advanced ballet technique. At this level, more complicated steps are broken down into component parts and combinations are reviewed as much as necessary. This is an excellent class for the student who wants to refine their technical ability.
INTERMEDIATE BALLET These classes are for adults with previous ballet training and solid technique. The intermediate dancer can process more complicated sequences, can execute barre exercises with greater speed and accuracy and is expected to coordinate arm and leg movements smoothly. Center floor work requires a greater ability to use core strength and balance and incorporates more challenging petit and grande allegro steps and turns.
ADVANCED BALLET The advanced dancer can quickly process and memorize longer and more challenging combinations without repeated review. While all classes involve choreographic elements, center floor combinations in the advanced class involve longer choreographic sequences which allows the advanced dancer to focus energy on artistic expression and rhythmic elements.
POINTE We offer both pointe and pre-pointe classes for students who are physically and technically ready for the demands of dancing on pointe. You must take a minimum of three technique classes per week.
INTRO TO MODERN DANCE Students will be introduced to basic modern dance technique and choreography. They will practice standard movements, locomotive patterns and are introduced to creative concepts.
BEG/INT MODERN DANCE This class focuses on movement as a physical expression of emotion. This class will introduce students to a range of modern techniques; increasing strength, flexibility and freedom of movement. All exercises and choreography take place in center floor, allowing students to explore range of movement and interpretive style. No prior modern dance experience is necessary to take this class however a background in some form of dance would be helpful.
spring schedule & rates
spring rates
ballet
drop-in: $ 22.00
10 class card: $200.00
pointe
(minimum of 2 classes per week)
2 classes/wk: $ 25.00
3 classes/wk: $ 30.00
any additional class: $ 12.50
pilates/yoga/ballet body
drop-in: $ 18.00
10 class card: $170.00
students
drop-in: $ 12.00
10 class card: $120.00
private sessions
$90.00/hr for 1 person
$110.00/hr for semi-private
private packages are sold at a discounted rate!
Spring 2012 Schedule 1.pdf
* Monthly Series Classes (Pre-Registration is Required)
kids
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
4:30 - 5:30 pm
1:15 - 2:00 pm
4:00 - 5:15 pm
5:15 - 5:45 pm
3:30 - 4:30 pm
12:00 - 1:15 pm
Modern Dance -
Kinderballet -
Ballet 4 -
Pointe -
Ballet 1 -
Jazz -
ages 11 - 14
age 5
ages 8 - 11
Pirouette, PIlates, & More offers classes for students of all ages five days a week.
Young dancers are consistently taught new techniques and given specialized attention in small, individualized classes.
Our complete Dance Program offers classes in Ballet, Pointe, Modern Dance, and Jazz.
Private lessons are always available for students who wish to receive personalized attention outside of class.
contact us
Heidi and Linda Freyer
33 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT 06897
203.834.0482
pirouettepilatesandmore_gmail.com
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