Orcutt-Fraser, Adriane

Adriane Orcutt-Fraser is a dedicated educator and choreographer with a profound passion for both the Art of Teaching and the Art of Dance. Rooted in a family of educators, Adriane is committed to fostering the health, well-being, and artistic growth of her students, whether they are recreational dancers or aspiring professionals.

Adriane’s dance journey began at Budzynski Studios/Dance Theater of PA in Bucks County, PA, where she trained in ballet, pointe, and Ukrainian folk dance. During this time, she performed demi-soloist and soloist roles alongside professional dancers. Her training continued at Philadanco, where she studied Graham and Horton modern techniques under Milton Myers, Pat Thomas, and Dolores Brown, while also expanding her ballet and pointe skills.

As a scholarship student, Adriane attended BalletMet and Joffrey Ballet School Summer Intensives, where she had the opportunity to study with Melinda Baker, Francesca Corkle, and other esteemed faculty. In high school, she was accepted into the BFA dance program at DeSales University, performing with university seniors and earning college credit for her studies. Adriane was also invited to train and rehearse with Danco II, Philadanco’s second company, and participated in a youth performance group that toured West Africa.

After high school, Adriane attended Fordham University, where she pursued a degree in Philosophy and History. Although the university did not offer a dual major in dance at the time, Adriane was accepted into the Alvin Ailey/Fordham BFA program as a non-major. She received comprehensive training in ballet, pointe, modern, and jazz, studying and performing works by renowned choreographers including Celia Marino, Denise Vale, Ana Marie Forsythe, and Carl Paris.

With extensive teaching experience, Adriane has taught ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, contemporary, and folk dance in New York, Long Island, and Pennsylvania. She currently serves on the dance faculty at PA Youth Ballet, and at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts as instructor, choreographer, and costume designer. Adriane is deeply committed to instilling a love for dance and artistic expression in all of her students, from beginners to pre-professional dancers. She resides in the Lehigh Valley with her children, all of whom are also passionate dancers and students of the arts.