Bring Dance to the Entire Community
Tulsa Ballet has partnered with over 50 social service agencies and has
welcomed nearly 5,000 clients from organizations such as Big Brothers
Big Sisters, DVIS, Family & Children’s Services, Mental Health
Association of Tulsa and The Salvation Army to attend dress rehearsals
as well as a special production of The Nutcracker at no cost.
Expose Our City to the Rest of the World
In June 2010, the company made its debut on the stage of the Kennedy
Center in Washington, D.C. Accolades poured in about the strength,
talent and discipline of Tulsa Ballet from Kennedy Center management,
The Washington Post, and Dance Magazine.
Our Dancers Serve Our Community
Not only are our dancers incredible artists but also, they are generous
individuals eager to give back to the community. This past year, dancers
volunteered with the Oklahoma Blood Institute, St. Francis Children’s
Hospital, and the YWCA.
The Region’s Leading Ballet Training Facility
With internationally-renowned instructors and an enrollment of nearly
400 students, the Center for Dance Education (CDE) is training the next
generation of professional dancers. CDE students recently won numerous
major awards, including the Outstanding School honor, at the
prestigious, regional Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) ballet competition
held in Dallas during February 2012.
Provide Effective Arts Education Programs to Thousands of Children
The CDE reaches out to children from under-served communities through
numerous outreach programs that promote dance education, arts
appreciation, and physical fitness. Offered at no cost to the
participants, these programs include Leaps Ahead, Leaps In Motion and
Journey Through Dance.
Outcome studies showed that following participation in these programs, students exhibited higher self-confidence, increased focus in the classroom, and improved posture. Students were also able to jump higher, do more sit-ups and stretch further showing an overall improvement in the participants’ strength and flexibility.