2008 Summer Program Information

Considered one of the best ballet training schools in the United States, Draper Center has opened it’s 2008 Summer Program to dancers from across the country for the first time.

Through personal attention and intense passion, our program nurtures dancers in an environment ideal for artistic and technical growth.

"This is an outstanding school that produces outstanding students. As a summer faculty member I am so proud to be assosciated with them. What a rewarding and exciting place to practice our craft."
Fiona Fairrie - Royal Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet

Full day of intensive study - Small class size - Performance opportunities

Program includes intensive study in:
- Technique
- Pointe
- Variations
- Character
- Jazz
- Modern
- Performance Workshop

* Dormitories and/or host families available
* End of program public performance (August 22, 2008)

Program Dates:
July 28, 2008 - August 22, 2008
Rochester, NY

Auditions Required - Limited Space Available
Audition in person by appointment - Call (585) 461-2100

- or -

Video Tape Auditions Now Being Accepted
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2008

- Video can be in any of the following formats: VHS, DVD, or MiniDV tape

- Video MUST include samples of barre work and center work including ALL of the following: adagio, pirouettes, petite allegro, and grande allegro.

- Video MUST include cover letter with contact info (name, address, phone, email), and your dance history.

- Video auditions should be mailed to:

Draper Center 2008 Summer Program
ATTN: Jamey Leverett - Artistic Director
1326 University Ave
Rochester, NY 14607

Audition questions, email Jamey Leverett at jamey@drapercenter.com

For more information on Draper Center or the 2008 Summer Program, please contact Kathy Ertsgaard - Executive Director at:
Draper Center
ATTN: Kathy Ertsgaard
1326 University Ave
Rochester, NY 14607

Phone: 585-461-2100
Email: kathy@drapercenter.com