2010 International Ballet Ensemble
Cory Goei & Jamie Brege, Artistic Directors

Cory Goei. Originally from Grand Rapids, Mr Goei began his training at the Grand Rapids Ballet under the directorship of Robert Estner and Charthel Arthur. His summer studies include the Joffrey Ballet, Cleveland/San Jose Ballet, and Houston Ballet. Mr. Goei’s interest in classical and contemporary work has allowed him to work and learn from outstanding choreographers, teachers and directors throughout the United States. Currently a member of the James Sewell Ballet in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he has also danced professionally with the Grand Rapids Ballet, Dayton Ballet and Ballet Met. Mr. Goei has been on the Blue Lake Dance faculty for two years.  This will be his first tour with the International Ballet Ensemble as Co-Artistic Director

Jamie Brege currently lives in New York City where she is attending New York University’s Steinhardt School of Education. She is working towards her M.A. in Dance Education in Higher Education, American Ballet Theatre Pedagogy Certificate. She received her B.F.A. in Dance Performance from Purchase College, SUNY where she performed works by choreographers such as George Balanchine, Bronislava Nijinksa, David Parsons, and Helen Pickett. Ms. Brege also studied as an exchange student at Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts in Perth, Australia. Ms. Brege began her training at the School of the Grand Rapids Ballet Company and attended summer programs at American Ballet Theatre, Vail International Dance Festival, and The Juilliard School. She has taught and choreographed for the School of the Grand Rapids Ballet, Purchase College, Dance In the Annex, and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Ms. Brege is thrilled to be a part of the International Ballet Ensemble as Co-Artistic Director.