Draper Center for Dance Education

09/09/2026

🩰✨ Tiny dancers, BIG dreams start here! ✨🩰

Pre-Ballet Program (Ages 5–6) 💕

Watch your little one twirl, leap, laugh, and build confidence in our Pre-Ballet Program! Whether it’s their very first dance class or they’re already dancing around the house, this is the perfect place to begin their dance journey.

Our nurturing instructors create a fun, encouraging environment where dancers learn:
🌸 Basic ballet technique
🌸 Coordination & balance
🌸 Musicality
🌸 Confidence & creativity
🌸 Friendship and teamwork

✨ Add a Jazz class for even more fun!

📅 Classes available:
• Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
🩰 Pre-Ballet: 4:45–5:45 PM
🎵 Jazz: 6:00–6:45 PM

• Saturday
🩰 Pre-Ballet: 10:15–11:15 AM
🎵 Jazz: 11:30 AM–12:15 PM

💗 Spots are filling quickly, so don’t wait!

📲 Register today and let the magic begin! Visit www.drapercenter.com or contact us for more information.

09/09/2026

There is still opportunity for Free dance classes! Check out Draper Center's Ballet Jump-Start! at a Library near you!

09/04/2026

🌟LOOKING FOR A FUN WAY TO GET YOUR LITTLE ONE MOVING?🌟

Our Creative Movement classes are COMPLETELY FULL — but we have another exciting opportunity for your dancer! 💕✨

Introducing JUMPSTART! 🎉

A fun, energetic class designed to get young dancers moving, creating, and building confidence in a welcoming environment!

✨ FREE CLASS!
✨ Registration is required
✨ Limited spots available!

If you missed out on Creative Movement, this is your chance to JUMPSTART your dancer’s journey! 🩰💫

📲 REGISTER NOW — SPACE IS LIMITED!

https://drapercenter.com/dance-classes/ballet-jump-start/

We can’t wait to get your little ones moving! 💕

09/03/2026

WELCOME BACK TO THE DRAPER CENTER TEAM! ✨

We’re thrilled to welcome Brenee Bunce back to the Draper Center faculty! 🩰❤️

A Draper alumna, Brenee holds a bachelor’s degree in Dance & Business Administration from The College at Brockport and brings a unique combination of dance and gymnastics experience to the studio.

Brenee has performed professionally with Rochester City Ballet in The Nutcracker, Firebird, Cinderella, and Balanchine’s Serenade. She was also a Level 8 competitive gymnast and brings extensive gymnastics coaching experience to her teaching.

We’re so excited to have Brenee back where her dance journey began and can’t wait for our students to learn from her! ✨

Welcome back, Brenee! 🩰💫

09/02/2026

WELCOME TO DRAPER, JACQUELINE RASMUSSEN! 🎹

We’re excited to welcome Jacqueline Rasmussen to the Draper Center team as a class pianist!

Hailing from Twin Falls, Idaho, Jacqueline is an accomplished pianist and chamber musician whose performances and teaching have taken her across the United States and internationally. She is passionate about exploring identity and human connection through music and is known for her creativity, attention to detail, and wide-ranging repertoire.

Jacqueline has collaborated with musicians and organizations including the San Diego Symphony, Sphinx Virtuosi, IU Opera and Ballet Theatre, and Opera Vermont, and has premiered and recorded numerous works by composers across the country.

We’re thrilled to have Jacqueline bringing her artistry and musical expertise into our studios and providing live accompaniment for our dancers! 🎶🩰

Please join us in giving Jacqueline a warm Draper welcome! 💙

Learn more about Jacqueline and her work at www.jacquelinerasmussen.com

09/01/2026

✨ NEW THIS YEAR AT DRAPER! ✨

We’re bringing something brand new to the Draper Center schedule!

🖤 OPEN ADULT MODERN 🖤
with Rachel Greene

📅 Mondays | 6:30–8:00 PM

For the first time, Draper is offering an Open Adult Modern class! Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your movement, explore modern technique, or simply experience the joy of dancing in a supportive studio environment, this class is for you.

Come move, challenge yourself, get inspired, and experience modern dance with Rachel Greene!

🎉 A brand-new class. A new way to move. We can’t wait to see you in the studio!

Mondays | 6:30–8:00 PM
Open Adult Modern with Rachel Greene

09/01/2026

Please consider a donation to help Draper Alum Jessie Tretter and her husband Wyatt.

One of the dancers at Ballet Memphis and our great friend Wyatt Pendl… Iori Araya needs your support for Support Wyatt's Recovery from Guillain Barre Syndrome

08/31/2026

STILL LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT CLASS? WE’VE GOT YOU! ✨

SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE in LEVEL 1B & LEVEL 2!

Give your dancer the opportunity to continue growing, strengthening their technique, and building confidence this school year at Draper Center for Dance Education. ❤️

✨ LEVEL 1B
Two ballet classes each week + optional Jazz

✨ LEVEL 2
Two ballet classes each week + optional Stretch & Strength & Jazz

📅 Classes begin September 15!

Spots are limited, so don’t wait to register!

📞 585-461-2000 ext. 271
🌐 Drapercenter.com

Ready to take the next step in your dance training? We’d love to have you in class! 🩰✨

08/30/2026

✨ LEVEL 1 BALLET — SPOTS AVAILABLE! ✨

Is your dancer ready to take the next step in their ballet training? 🩰 Our Level 1 Ballet program offers two convenient class options!

Students attend Ballet ONE day per week:

🩰 FRIDAY
Ballet | 4:30–5:45pm
✨ Optional Jazz | 6:00–6:45pm

🩰 SATURDAY
Ballet | 9:00–10:15am
✨ Optional Jazz | 10:30–11:15am

The Optional Jazz class can be added to either Ballet option for dancers looking to expand their training! 💫

📍 Draper Center for Dance Education
1200 Edgewood Ave, Rochester, NY
📞 585.461.2100 x271

✨ Choose the day that works best for your dancer! ✨

08/29/2026

🩰✨ ADULT BALLET IS BACK AT DRAPER! ✨🩰

Ready to make ballet part of your week? Whether you’re looking to continue your training, stay active, reconnect with the art form you love, or step into the studio for the very first time, there’s a place for you at Draper. ❤️

Our 2026–2027 Adult Ballet School Year runs September 15, 2026 – June 4, 2027, with classes for both Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced dancers.

✨ INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED BALLET
🩰 Monday | 6:30–8:00pm
with Rachel Greene

🩰 Wednesday | 12:00–1:30pm
with Alexandra Insigna

🩰 Wednesday | 7:15–8:45pm
with Sarah Schiffhauer

🩰 Friday | 12:00–1:30pm
with Jamey Leverett

✨ BEGINNER BALLET
🩰 Thursday | 7:15–8:45pm
with Samantha Winter

Whether you’re an experienced dancer or taking your first ballet class, come move, train, and enjoy the artistry of ballet in a welcoming studio environment.

Your barre is waiting. Come dance with us! 🩰✨

📅 September 15, 2026 – June 4, 2027