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✨GET TO KNOW JIMMY ORRANTE✨ Jimmy Orrante began h

✨GET TO KNOW JIMMY ORRANTE✨

Jimmy Orrante began his formal dance training at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts under the direction of Don Hewitt, and later continued his studies at the North Carolina School of the Arts. A Los Angeles native, Jimmy enjoyed a 22-year professional performing career before retiring from BalletMet, where he also emerged as a prolific choreographer.

During his tenure at BalletMet, Jimmy choreographed more than 15 world premieres, including his critically acclaimed full-length ballet The Great Gatsby, which was reprised during the company’s 2014–2015 season.

In 2005, Jimmy was awarded the inaugural Princess Grace Choreographic Fellowship. He later received the National Choreographic Recognition Award from Regional Dance America in 2011 and was selected as Choreographer-in-Residence at Denison University that same year. His work has been supported by multiple grants from the Princess Grace Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, including a collaborative project with The Ohio State University’s Center for Computer Art and Design and multimedia composer Sean Beeson. This collaboration resulted in Illuminated Tapestry, which premiered in 2012 and incorporated Xbox Kinect motion-capture technology.

Jimmy’s additional choreographic highlights include Ya Me Fue, created as a finalist in Ballet Austin’s New American Talent Choreographic Competition, and Balanced, created for Motion Dance Theatre in Asheville, North Carolina. More recently, he received his third Princess Grace Foundation award—the Choreography Mentorship Co-Commission (CMCC)—and choreographed Threads of Color as part of Ballet Austin’s 2015 Director’s Choice Program.
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🚨 LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN — AGES 13+ 🚨 Don’t miss th

🚨 LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN — AGES 13+ 🚨

Don’t miss this. We have just a few open spots left for our Draper Guest Artist Series Master Class with Heather Lang ✨

💫 OPEN TO ALL DANCERS
Draper dancers and dancers from other studios — you’re invited.

Broadway and concert dance powerhouse Heather Lang is coming to Draper Center for Dance Education on December 14 for an unforgettable master class experience.

Heather’s credits include Jagged Little Pill, An American in Paris, Across the Universe, and the Radio City Rockettes, with collaborations alongside Paul McCartney, Alanis Morissette, Ariana Grande, and Julie Taymor. Her signature “Groovey Exploratorium” class blends jazz, modern, conditioning, and improvisation, encouraging freedom, artistry, and fearless movement.

⏳ Spots are filling quickly — registration closes soon.
If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign.

📍 Draper Center for Dance Education
📆 December 14
👯 Ages 13+
✅ Register now to secure your spot

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‼️AUDITION OPPORTUNITY‼️ Draper Center is proud t

‼️AUDITION OPPORTUNITY‼️

Draper Center is proud to present The Ugly Duckling, an acclaimed ballet by award-winning choreographer Jimmy Orrante—a work previously performed exclusively by professional ballet companies, now brought to life by our Draper dancers.

All Draper Center students Level 3–PTP are invited to audition.

📅 Thursday, December 18
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Draper Studios

This timeless story reminds us that what makes us different is often what makes us extraordinary. The Ugly Duckling celebrates resilience, inner beauty, and the courage it takes to grow into who we are meant to become.

If you’ve ever felt on the edge of discovering your wings, this is your moment.
Come dance, transform, and be part of a production that uplifts every artist’s unique story.

✨ We can’t wait to see you shine.

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Don’t Forget Draper Guest Artist Series!✨ Heather

Don’t Forget Draper Guest Artist Series!✨
Heather Lang💕

💫 OPEN TO ALL DANCERS!

Whether you train at Draper or another studio, this is your chance to learn from one of today’s most dynamic artists. Space is limited — secure your spot before it fills!

Broadway and concert dance powerhouse Heather Lang is coming to Draper Center for Dance Education on December 14 for an unforgettable Master Class!

Heather has performed in Jagged Little Pill, An American in Paris, Across the Universe, and with the Radio City Rockettes, and has collaborated with Paul McCartney, Alanis Morissette, Ariana Grande, Julie Taymor, and more. Her “groovey exploratorium” class blends jazz, modern, conditioning, and improvisation in a way that’s all about freedom, creativity, and joy in movement.

📍 Draper Center for Dance Education
📆 December 14
✅ Enrollment Now Open

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