EDUCATION OUTREACH
Through our Center for Dance Education, Tulsa Ballet also provides free education and outreach programs to our community. These important programs give almost 10,000 individuals annually the opportunity to experience the arts and see world class dance. It is our pleasure to give back to the community by providing these programs.
Any educator interested in enrolling or needing more information about our outreach programs should contact Colleen Lahti at 918-749-6030 or colleen.lahti@tulsaballet.org.
PROJECT CREATE | GRADES 1-5
Tulsa Ballet is excited to announce the launch of Project Create: Exploring the Creative Process through Dance and Music. Building on the success of our Leaps Ahead and Leaps in Motion programs, Project Create is a program for grades 1-5, designed to develop confidence, creativity, and self-expression through hands-on workshops in movement and music. This week long project explores the creative and collaborative process with a ‘can do’ philosophy, stimulating children’s curiosity, physical awareness and musical understanding. Highlights of this program include an opening performance by artists from Tulsa Ballet Center for Dance Education and a closing performance by your students showcasing their creations.
JACK & THE BEANSTALK | RECOMMENDED FOR 2ND-12TH GRADES
Tulsa Ballet is excited to announce the second installment in the Hardesty Family Foundation Children’s Series: Jack and the Beanstalk! Join us as we follow Jack up the giant beanstalk to a world with castles in the sky, magical treasures, and one despicable Ogre. With choreography by Resident Choreographer Ma Cong, sets and costumes by New Zealand’s top designer Tracy Grant Lord, and incredible dancing by Tulsa Ballet II, Jack and the Beanstalk encourages the audience to expand their imagination. A musical score assembled by Principal Company Pianist Andrew Lahti and narration by Dan McGeehan, who also adapted the story, help create an entertaining and educational performance perfect for the young and young at heart!
Our Friday performance times make for great field trips for school and youth groups. Reserve your space now for your group of eight or more! To order group tickets click HERE or contact Lee Penney at lee.penney@tulsaballet.org or 918-392-5914.
$15 ticket price for tax-exempt organizations. Proof of exemption required.
Underwriting support for Peter and the Wolf generously provided by the Hardesty Family Foundation.
SHARING DANCE | ALL AGES
Tulsa Ballet’s Center for Dance Education is so excited to be teaming up with Canada’s National Ballet School to bring this fantastic program to the Tulsa community. Sharing Dance is an interactive celebration of movement and music, inspiring children and adults, fostering creative expression, supporting health and well-being and providing inclusive opportunities for all groups and ages.