“Brain Gillie, is honored with the Young Audiences of Connecticut Artist of the Year Award for excellence in arts in education during the academic season of 1998-1999.” Margaret Kinsella, Executive Director, Young Audiences of CT, Hamden, CT

“A great kick-off to teaching students about integrated arts - dance, music and theater. Brian is an artist of the highest quality and performs with boundless energy.” Jerome R. Belair, Principal, East Lyme Middle School, East Lyme, CT

“Brian’s performance was non-stop, educational entertainment from beginning to end. Not only is he a superb historian, he is a master at getting our audience to participate”. Suzanne Patry, Teacher, Our Lady of Victory, West Haven, CT.

“Mr. Gillie is a remarkable professional. His assemblies are entertaining and informative, and they bridge the generations. Brian was a first rate role model for our students.” Dr. Laurie Longhurst, Assistant Principal, Kingston Elementary School, Kingston, MA.

“The children were able to see and experience the progression of history, music and dancing as a fascinating relationship. Most importantly, they learned that dancing is genuinely fun!!! Brian is a wonderful presenter.” Mary Jean Adamick, Teacher, Emerson Williams School, Wethersfield, CT.

“Brian had an excellent sense of timing for reactions, an excellent sense of humor and he had everyone participating. In fact, the adults had as much fun as the children. He did a super job.” Mrs. Heinze, Teacher, Highcrest School, Wethersfield, CT.

“Brian Gillie was real cool when he dressed up as different people and taught us all those old dances. It was too bad we had to leave.” 4th grader, Salem, MA.

“Mr. Gillie successfully brought together music, dance and history. His pleasant personality, many outfits and mannerisms and his interaction with the students made this a performance that will be remembered for a long, long time.” Raymond Necio, Principal, Lopresti School, Seymour, CT

“Our teacher feedback forms raved that yours was the best program of the year. Your talent and professionalism are unsurpassed.” Meg Maguire, faculty, Winthrop School, Ipswich, MA

“This was an exciting performance that enthralled everyone in attendance. Brian had a perfect handle on the energy of the audience and kept them with him for the entire trip.” Cindy Williams, Library Media, Cox School, Guilford, CT

“Brian is the best presenter every year, and he’s better every time. It is obvious he loves what he does.” Carol Kapusta, teacher, Western School, Naugatuck, CT

“Voted ‘best assembly’ by our fifth grade.” Rachel Grabarz, teacher, Dunbar School, Hamden, CT

“Brian, yours is…the BEST cultural enrichment activity since my arrival in Topsfield. Come back, please!” Peter Brown, Principal, Proctor School, Topsfield, MA

“Clearly the very best dance performance/participation program we’ve ever had.” Lynn Hunt, Assistant Principal, Brown School, Natic, MA

“Brian is number one with talent, sensitivity, knowledge and passion for his profession. What a joy to have him at our school.” Dr. Brenda Keefe, Principal, Killingly Memorial School, Danielson, CT

“My 4th – 6th graders loved Brian Gillie’s performance and the courage he gave them to dance in front of friends. Many used words like awesome, terrific and cool, and I couldn’t have said it better.” Jody Mathewson, Music Teacher, Kingston Intermediate School, Kingston, MA

“I appreciated Brian’s positive attitude and recurring message that the children have the power to change the world.”
Rosemary Malario, Teacher, Mitchell School, Woodbury, CT