Jon Drake

Dance Intensive Camp

Jon Drake is a classically trained ballet dancer with experience in teaching all levels of ballet. He graduated from the John Cranko Schule in Stuttgart, Germany where he trained under Pytor Pestov, former Ballet Master to the Bolshoi. He was a principal with BalletMet, OBT, Ballet Idaho and Ballet Oklahoma where he performed many classical roles and danced with several well-known contemporary choreographers during his ballet career. Jon has also appeared in the Broadway National Tours of West Side Story and Dirty Dancing, commercials and film. He is currently a Masterclass instructor, choreographer and guest artist for numerous schools and companies across the USA. His classes are based on proper technique, placement and musicality to provide the best outcome for any level.