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Exciting News! Free Summer Program Dance Classes for Ages 3-6.
by Mike Coombs | Sep 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
2022 Summer Program is free* for 3 & 4 and 5 & 6 -year olds. Give us a call at 585-461-2100 or fill out our form to register. We hope to see your kids soon. *Registration fee applies

Building strong and healthy individuals.
by draper-admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Draper Center, Testimonials
Draper Center for Dance Education offers a preeminent training experience. My daughter came to the studio at age 12 with a goal of focusing on classical ballet. She was immediately made to feel included, which speaks to the welcoming nature of the studio. Within the...

Artistry, Discipline, Technique, Expression.
by draper-admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Draper Center, Testimonials
Artistry, discipline, technique, expression are the first words that come to mind when we think of our daughter's experience at Draper Center for Dance Education. When she began at the age of 5, we had no idea that her work there would become a cornerstone in her...

“We love the family feeling”
by draper-admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Draper Center, Testimonials
We chose the Timothy Draper Center for Dance Education for our daughter because of its stellar reputation, the talented and dedicated dance instructors, and the focus on form and technique, even for the littlest dancers. The curriculum prepares students for the next...

Worth the Commute from the Buffalo Area
by draper-admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Draper Center, Testimonials
When it became clear our daughter needed a more serious ballet studio we considered a number of options but from our first visit to the Draper Center we knew it was the right place for her. In the short time she has been at Draper we have seen tremendous growth in her...

“Draper fosters both his passion and his skill.”
by draper-admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Draper Center, Testimonials
My son, Ronan, learns, grows and dances at Draper. From the moment he auditioned to now, over 4 years at this point, he continues to look forward to class with all his instructors every day with a smile and an urgency to get to class. Dancing and ballet is his...

The Perfect Balance of Challenge and Support
by draper-admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Draper Center, Testimonials
We first learned about the Draper Center through our daughter’s participation in Rochester City Ballet’s annual Nutcracker production. Following a great Nutcracker experience, she participated in Draper Center’s two week summer intensive program where she...

“Exceeded every expectation.”
by draper-admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Draper Center, Testimonials
When our family was planning a move from the Buffalo area to Rochester a couple of years ago, one of our biggest concerns was finding the right dance school for our daughters. Draper Center for Dance Education has met and exceeded every expectation we hoped for. Both...

A Focus on Technique & Training
by draper-admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Draper Center, Testimonials
I enrolled both my daughters at Draper because of their focus on technique & training. As a former dancer, I understand first hand the importance of quality instruction and establishing correct form and placement from the beginning. My daughters have been...

“Every single teacher is world-class”
by draper-admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Draper Center, Testimonials
My daughter began dancing at three and fell in love with ballet completely at age six. At that time, we left our local studio and sought out a ballet focused school. Last year, at twelve, she decided she wanted to bring her ballet to a higher level and asked to attend...
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Many Draper graduates have joined notable professional companies including New York City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, National Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Ballet Met, Nashville Ballet, Houston Ballet, Boston Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, National Ballet Of Canada, Alonzo King's Lines, Cedar Lake Dance, Hubbard Street, Cirque Du Soleil, Rochester City Ballet and many more.