about miss Brianna
Brianna Drake is from LaGrange, Georgia, and is currently a senior at Troy University, where she is set to graduate this December with a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies. With over 20 years of dance experience and 8 years of teaching, Brianna brings both extensive training and a deep-rooted passion for the art of dance into every class she leads.
She is formally trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary, and has experience teaching dancers ranging in age from 2 to 16 years old. Throughout her teaching career, Brianna has worked with dancers at various skill levels, helping each student grow in technique, confidence, and artistry while fostering a love for movement in a positive and structured environment.
Brianna’s teaching philosophy centers around encouraging individuality, building strong technical foundations, and creating a supportive space where dancers feel seen, valued, and motivated to reach their full potential. She believes dance is not only about learning steps, but also about developing discipline, self-expression, and confidence that extends far beyond the studio.
With a strong passion for both dance and youth development, Brianna strives to inspire the next generation of dancers to find joy in movement and confidence in themselves. She is incredibly excited to open her doors to the community and create a welcoming space where dancers of all ages can learn, grow, and thrive both as artists and individuals.
Mission Statment
Downtown Dance Company provides a wide range of recreational and competitive dance opportunities for dancers of all ages and skill levels. Our program is dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every dancer, beginner or advanced, has a place to grow not only as a dancer, but as an individual.
We are committed to strong technical training in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip hop, with an emphasis on proper foundations, alignment, musicality, and performance quality. We believe that solid technique is essential to a dancer’s long-term success, and we pair that training with creativity and expression so dancers can develop into well-rounded performers. Classes are designed to challenge students while keeping dance fun, engaging, and inspiring.
At Downtown Dance Company, we strive to instill confidence, discipline, artistry, and a love for movement in every dancer. We encourage dancers to push themselves, take risks, and grow in both skill and self-expression, while also building meaningful friendships and teamwork within the studio. We value both individual progress and collaborative learning, allowing each dancer to develop their own style while growing within a supportive group environment.
Beyond the studio, we are passionate about being actively involved in the community. Through performances, events, and outreach opportunities, we aim to share the joy of dance and inspire others through movement. Our goal is to not only train strong, versatile dancers, but to help shape confident, respectful, and motivated individuals who carry the lessons of dance far beyond the classroom.