tulsa ballet news


Tulsa Ballet presents 3 world premieres with "Creations"
From May 3–12, 2013, Tulsa Ballet presents its final performance of the 2012–2013 season, Off the Floor: Creations in Studio K. Creations in Studio K provides choreographers and dancers alike the opportunity to be part of a remarkable creative process, the outcome of which is the creation of three brand new works for our audience by three accomplished choreographers.
Apr 23, 2013 in 12-13 Season Releases

Company to stage Balanchine's groundbreaking work The Four Temperaments
"Balanchine & Beyond", presented over two weekends beginning March 15, celebrates the influence of legendary choreographer George Balanchine. The mixed repertory program includes the Oklahoma premiere of Yuri Possokhov’s "Classical Symphony", the return of the James Kudelka’s well-received "there, below", and George Balanchine’s neo-classical masterpiece, "The Four Temperaments". All performances are at The University of Tulsa Lorton Performance Center.
Feb 25, 2013 in 12-13 Season Releases

Classic love story Lady of the Camellias opens Feb. 1
A poignantly moving ballet of extravagance, jealousy, forbidden love, revenge and sacrifice, Lady of the Camellias tells the love story of a Parisian courtesan and a gentleman. In 2000, Tulsa Ballet received curtain call after curtain call for this tragically beautiful work. With breathtaking choreography, gorgeous sets and a message of true love, this ballet will beckon not a dry eye from the audience.
Jan 17, 2013 in 12-13 Season Releases

Tulsa Ballet's The Nutcracker returns, with updates
Tulsa Ballet transforms the Tulsa Performing Arts Center into a holiday wonderland with The Nutcracker from December 8–23, 2012. Artistic Director Marcello Angelini’s breathtaking choreography as well as the fantastical sets and costumes by Luisa Spinatelli will delight audiences young and old. This year, famous children’s choreographer Bruce Wells from Pacific Northwest Ballet is charged with creating new dances for the Party Scene in Act One and Mother Ginger in Act Two.
Nov 6, 2012 in 12-13 Season Releases

Dracula returns for another bite!
From October 26–28, 2012, Tulsa Ballet presents the return of Ben Stevenson’s blockbuster production of Dracula.
Sep 25, 2012 in 12-13 Season Releases

Principal dancer Alfonso Martin announces retirement
Tulsa Ballet Principal dancer Alfonso Martin announces the 2012–2013 season as his last with Tulsa Ballet.
Sep 25, 2012 in 12-13 Season Releases

The Nutcracker gets updated for 12/13 Season
Artistic Director Marcello Angelini announces new choreography for the opening of Act One of The Nutcracker as well as the return of Mother Ginger in Act Two.
Sep 21, 2012 in 12-13 Season Releases

Video: Meet the 2012-2013 Dancers
Meet the 2012-2013 Tulsa Ballet dancers.
Sep 11, 2012 in 12-13 Season Releases

12/13 Season opens Sept. 14 with Age of Innocence
Edwaard Liang, choreographer of blockbuster hit and Tulsa Ballet’s 2012 world premiere of "Romeo and Juliet," brings his masterpiece "Age of Innocence." The company debuts the U.S. Premiere of "PreSentient" by The Royal Ballet’s Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor. Performance evening includes the return of the audience favorite "Slice to Sharp" by Jorma Elo.
Aug 16, 2012 in 12-13 Season Releases

Artistic Director Marcello Angelini announces 2012-13 Season
Tulsa Ballet Artistic Director Marcello Angelini announces the 2012-2013 season with more performances and more US and world premieres by some of the world’s most in-demand choreographers. Tulsa Ballet performances will take place at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Studio K at the Tulsa Ballet headquarters as well as a spring series in The Roxana Rózsa and Robert Eugene Lorton Performance Center on the campus of The University of Tulsa.
Feb 16, 2012 in 12-13 Season Releases