About

Callie Frey | Co-Owner

Callie Frey is a dedicated dance educator, choreographer, and proud Co-Owner of FMDC, with over 15 years of teaching experience. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, she earned her Bachelor of Arts with honors, concentrating in Choreography and Performance.

Throughout her career, Callie has worked across multiple facets of the dance world—performing on stage, teaching in studios nationwide, coordinating performances, scheduling guest artists, and choreographing award-winning pieces. She has held notable positions at respected institutions, including time spent at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and serving as School Coordinator at Peridance Capezio Center in New York City.

Her choreography has been featured at the American Dance Festival in Madison, Wisconsin, D49 Dance Festival in Chicago, The Dance Place in Washington D.C. and at Peridance Capezio Center in NYC. Known for her attention to detail and creative vision, Callie has received numerous awards for her choreography.

Passionate about developing strong technical foundations and fostering a love of dance in every student, Ms Callie continues to inspire the next generation of dancers through her commitment, creativity, and leadership in the dance community.

Ms Brianna K. | Teacher

Born and raised in Colorado, I have been passionate about dance from a young age, particularly ballet. I trained pre-professionally for 14 years at Colorado Ballet Society in Colorado Springs and later danced with Ballet 5:8 in Chicago, where I toured nationally performing in original works. I believe in creating an encouraging and fun environment in my classes while also expecting excellence to honor the discipline and etiquette of classical ballet. I find deep fulfillment in watching students flourish and come into their own artistry.

Outside of the studio, I recently graduated with my Master of Social Work from Metropolitan State University of Denver and am beginning my career as a pediatric medical social worker. My background in social work translates in the studio through a relationship-centered approach that values each student’s individual growth—on and off the stage.

Ms Claire | Teacher

Born and raised in Texas, I started dancing at the age of three. I trained in a variety of styles, including Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballet, Lyrical, and Musical Theatre. I began dancing competitively at the age of eleven. In high school, I was a member of my high schools dance team and served as captain during my senior year. It was there that I was introduced to Poms and Kick. I have a deep love and appreciation for all styles of dance. As a dance teacher, my goal is to share that passion with kids of all ages. I believe dance should be fun, but it should also teach valuable life lessons. When I’m not at the studio, I’m a student at CU Boulder, studying Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences with a minor in Dance.

Mr Italo | Teacher

Italo is a well respected teacher, dancer, choreographer, and producer. His dancing led to his first performance for a world-wide audience was as a Feature Dancer in High School Musical 2. Italo then rejoined the cast, and was cast as a Principle Dancer in the Featured film High School Musical 3: Senior Year. He has performed and choreographed on Dancing With the Stars, Disney Channel’s “So Random”, Lythgoe Panto productions “Snow White Christmas”, Touring live show “Ballroom With a Twist”, Co-choreographer for Dance India Dance. Associate choreographer and performer for hit musical “Loving the Silent Tears”. Performed for several artist in videos and stage performances including: Kylie Minogue, Jesse McCartney, Jonas Brothers, Ben Vereen, Collin Raye, Clay Aiken, Lucas Grabeel, Paris By Night. Participated as a Professional dance partner and choreographer on the Oxygen Network’s reality series “Dance Your Ass Off”, motivating and inspiring fitness and dance.

Ms Ellie | Teacher

Ellie La Pointe started dancing in Northern Michigan at the age of 4, where she trained, performed & competed with Dance Arts Academy & Company Dance Traverse. Ellie moved to NYC & received her BFA in Commercial Dance from Pace University (2018). Professionally Ellie has had the opportunity to travel & perform as both dancer & Dance Captain with Royal Caribbean Productions in the Musical We Will Rock You (2019, 21-22), The Gift, Grease the musical (2023), & Invitation to Dance. Most recently she worked with RWS Global Entertainment performing four different shows with &Company (2024-25) on Holland America Line. Ellie has had the opportunity to work with choreographers such as Andy Pellick, Suzi Taylor, Lauren Gaul, Scott Jovovich, Jess Hendricks, and many more. Ellie was awarded the CAPEZIO College Scholarship through the NYCDA College Scholarship Foundation in 2014, & Performed at the Joyce Theater in Destiny Rising (2015) as one of the awarded dancers. Ellie also had the opportunity to re-create works such as Bob Fosse’s Sing Sing Sing, reconstructed by Scott Jovovich, and Take Back Your Mink from the Musical Guys & Dolls, reconstructed by Tara Memi. Ellie has been teaching & setting choreography for 10 years now & loves to create a fun, hard working class environment that fosters growth & new experiences for young dancers!

Ms Bella | Front Desk & Teacher Assistant

Born and raised in Colorado Springs, my dance career started at the age of three with a tap/ballet combo class. As a child even if I wasn’t in the mood to dance I always loved being at the studio. This led me into starting to compete at the age of five all the way throughout high school. I am currently a student at CU Boulder with a major in Leadership and Community engagement with double minors in business and dance. I also am a part of the CU Spirit Program. Through my year of learning as a student and as an assistant teacher this year I have been developing my teaching pedagogy.

Ms Donna | Front Desk

Colorful Colorado has been my home all my life. My husband and I have been married for 40 years and have three children and three grandchildren. We love spending our summers camping and fishing all over this beautiful state. In my free time, I enjoy reading, sewing, and being with our family. Our son lives in Illinois with his lovely wife and their three beautiful daughters. It’s a dream come true to support our daughters, Brianna and Callie, who own the dance studio, and to see their passion for dance come alive in all the dancers they love and teach!