Linda Stearns

Background

Stearns, Linda was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Education

Trained as dancer with, Bettina Byers, Toronto studied, London, New York City.

Career

Dancer, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, from 1861; soloist, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, from 1964; assistant ballet mistress, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, 1966-1969; ballet mistress, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, 1969-1985; co-artistic director, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, 1987-1988; artistic director, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, 1988-1989. Choreographer ballets for workshops. Member artistic committee, 1978-1985.

Ballet mistress Pennsylvania Ballet, 1970. Choreographer l'Opéra du Québec, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens Choreographic Workshop.

Achievements

• Linda Stearns has been listed as a notable Artistic director by Marquis Who's Who.