Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Dance Education in Brewerton
Raes Institute Of Dance has been dedicated to nurturing artistic excellence and technical proficiency in dancers since its founding. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Rachael Mason, our institution provides comprehensive training in classical and contemporary dance forms, catering to students from beginner to pre-professional levels. Our curriculum emphasizes strong technical foundations, creative expression, and life skills development, preparing students for advanced studies at prestigious dance institutions nationwide. With decades of combined teaching experience, our faculty cultivates a supportive environment where students thrive through regular performance opportunities, including annual productions like The Nutcracker and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.Our state-of-the-art facility features a professional-grade Black Box Theatre available for community events, equipped with full staging capabilities and a sprung floor system. Through programs like the Mason Dance Project and Brave New Dancers, we foster choreographic innovation while maintaining classical dance traditions. Testimonials from families with multi-year enrollment attest to our commitment to quality instruction and positive learning experiences.
Services
Classical Ballet
Modern Choreography
Jazz Dance
Tap Instruction
Musical Theatre
Hip Hop Classes
Tumble Training
Creative Movement
Adult Dance
Theatre Rentals
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Experienced faculty with professional dance backgrounds
- Comprehensive curriculum from beginner to pre-professional levels
- Annual performance opportunities in professional theatre space
- Proven track record of students accepted to top dance programs
- Specialized programs for creative choreography development
What people say
Loves dance more every day
Great place
Learns new things
Very eager to get right to class
Perfect holiday entertainment
Services
Classical Ballet
Structured ballet instruction following a progressive curriculum from pre-ballet through advanced pointe work. Classes focus on technical precision, proper alignment, and classical repertoire. Students develop strength, flexibility, and artistry through daily practice and performance opportunities in full-scale productions.
Modern Choreography
Innovative modern dance classes emphasizing creative expression and technical versatility. Students explore contemporary movement vocabulary while developing improvisation skills. The Brave New Dancers program offers choreographic workshops where students create original works under faculty guidance for public performances.
Theatre Rentals
Our Black Box Theatre provides a professional venue for dance recitals, musical productions, and community events. Equipped with full lighting grid, sprung flooring, and audio systems, the space accommodates up to 120 audience members with optional technical support and dressing room facilities.
Tumble Training
Specialized tumbling classes developing strength, balance, and coordination for dance applications. Students progress through skill levels from basic rolls to advanced aerials, with performance integration in annual productions. Classes emphasize safe technique development on sprung flooring.
Musical Theatre
Comprehensive musical theatre training combining dance, acting, and vocal techniques. Students participate in annual mixed musical productions featuring Broadway repertoire, learning character development and stagecraft while developing performance versatility across theatrical styles.
People
Rachael Mason
Founding Artistic Director
Rachael Mason established the institute in 1996 with a vision combining classical training and creative development. With over 25 years of experience, she has developed a distinctive curriculum that builds technical excellence while nurturing artistic growth through her leadership of the Mason Dance Project.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We provide classical ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, tumble, creative movement, and adult classes.
Do you have performance opportunities?
Yes! Annual productions include The Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland, and student choreography showcases in our professional theatre.
What are your dress code requirements?
Specific color-coded uniforms are required per discipline, available through our on-site Performer's Closet store.
Is there a rental theatre available?
Our Black Box Theatre seats 120 with full staging, lighting, and audio systems available for community events and performances.
How long has the institute been operating?
Founded in 1996 by Rachael Mason, we've provided dance education for over 25 years with multi-generational student enrollment.
Reviews (2)
Anthony Salvatore
May 29, 2021
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Having found Rae's Dance for my daughter has been nothing short of a blessing for her. The owner is a wonderful and compassionate teacher as is human being. All around great dance school. I have watched my daughter grow in her skills here along with her confidence. Still has over four more years and can't wait to continue to watch her do what she loves doing.
Tiffany Mauro
Nov 21, 2016
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My daughters LOVE Rae's! We've been there for 8 years going on 9, it is such a great place, each night they have dance they are always very eager to get right to class. We highly recommend it!
