Take a playful peek inside rehearsal for Jimmy Orrante’s The Ugly Duckling ✨
Between the storytelling, character work, and a little backstage silliness, our dancers are bringing this heartwarming ballet to life in the most joyful way. The Ugly Duckling follows one little duckling’s journey to discover where they truly belong — filled with courage, kindness, and plenty of charm along the way.
These rehearsal moments capture not only the hard work going into the production, but also the fun, imagination, and playfulness that make this ballet so special. Bring the whole family and experience the magic live on stage!
🎟️ Tickets:
https://thetimothymdrapercenterfordanceeducation.thundertix.com/events/257889
Come celebrate friendship, laughter, and the joy of finding your wings. 🦆✨
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Come see why we're considered one of the most distinguished dance training & ballet schools in the United States.
Draper Center is Western New York’s premier dance academy. Come see why we’re considered one of the most distinguished dance training & ballet schools in the United States. Located in Monroe County, we are the official training school for Rochester City Ballet, Rochester’s premier professional ballet company. We offer a wide variety of educational dance programs including kid’s dance classes & adu
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✨We’re excited to welcome Sasha Yapparov to the Draper Center Summer Intensive faculty!✨
Sasha Yapparov is the Director of the pre-professional C.O.R.P.S. program at Portland Ballet. He trained at the Perm Ballet Academy and performed as a soloist and principal with leading companies including the Sverdlovsk Academic Theatre of Opera & Ballet and the Odessa Academic Theater of the Opera and Ballet.
He has served as Ballet Master with the Sarasota Ballet and faculty at institutions including the Kirov Academy of Ballet. We are thrilled to have his expertise join our summer program. ✨
05/23/2026
✨2026 Graduating Senior Spotlight!✨
Miss Lilly Gauss
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🌟 We’re excited to welcome Ivonne Lemus to the Draper Center Summer Intensive faculty! 🌟
With an incredible career spanning Ballet Nacional de Cuba, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and years of coaching award-winning dancers, Ms. Lemus brings a wealth of knowledge, artistry, and passion to our students this summer. We can’t wait for our dancers to learn from such an accomplished artist and educator. ✨🩰
05/19/2026
✨ Great advice from Draper alum Hayley Meier ! ✨
We are so excited to have her here for our summer intensive.✨
Click on the link below! ⬇️
104. Hayley Meier on the Power of Perseverance in a Dance Career Podcast Episode · The Brainy Ballerina Podcast · May 18 · 51m
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✨2026 Graduating Senior Spotlight!✨
Miss Katelyn Ramirez
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✨2026 Graduating Senior Spotlight!✨
Miss .shin
What are you most looking forward to at this summer’s intensive? 🌟 Hear what our dancers had to say!
05/13/2026
🌟We're excited to welcome Joe Davis to the
Draper Center Summer Intensive faculty! 🌟
An accomplished performer, choreographer, and educator, Joe brings extensive professional experience from his time with BODYTRAFFIC, international touring, and teaching at leading institutions including CalArts, UCLA, Steps on Broadway, and more.
His artistry, depth of training, and passion for movement will inspire and challenge dancers all summer long.
Join us this summer and train with the best!
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