The diverse, fast-paced program for "Ballet Under the Stars" will include several classical selections: Principal dancers Courtney Connor Jones and Jonathan Batista will partner for the "Black Swan" pas de deux and variations from Tchaikovskys "Swan Lake"; principal dancer DaYoung Jung and soloist Walker Martin will perform the pas de deux and variations from "Le Corsaire"; and principal dancer Amy Potter will bring to life the "Dying Swan" variation from Camille Saint-Sans's "Le Cygne" from "Le Carnaval des animaux," accompanied by OKC Philharmonic pianist Peggy Payne and cellist Jim Shelley. Tickets to this performance are deeply discounted. Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City Ballet. [1] Five Native American dancers from Oklahoma who took the international ballet world by storm in the 20th century are continuing to shine. Originally slated to debut back in spring, "Elemental" is part of "Reflections," a series of art installations, exhibitions and performances planned throughout Oklahoma City to celebrate the new Oklahoma Contemporary Art Center's inaugural exhibit, "Bright Golden Haze.". This position is a part time position with opportunity to grow to a full time position. Every student from beginning to advanced receives the same level of attention and opportunity to excel. Where: Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker. The five women were Myra Yvonne Chouteau, Rosella Hightower, Moscelyne Larkin, and sisters Maria Tallchief and Marjorie Tallchief. Alumni: Arizona Ballet, Grand Rapids Ballet, Oklahoma City Ballet, Paul Taylor Dance Company, . Right now, Ballet West tickets at Capitol Theatre Salt Lake City for Apr 20 begin at $121. So, it was nice to look at this project a second time, to be able to kind of mold it in a different way. "Back in my old studio, we didn't have snow falling, so seeing that moment every time on stage makes me really happy. Beginning Ballet, Intermediate-Advanced Ballet, Intermediate Ballet, Contemporary Dance LOCATION: Address: 6800 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Phone: 405-843-9898 Website: www.okcballet.org REVIEWS: "An absolutely beautiful company, superb dancers and incredible choreography." - Amy H. Top Hat Talent Performing Arts Rosella Hightower (1920-2008), a Choctaw, was born in Durwood, Oklahoma. "It's beautiful this time of year, as long as the weather continues as it is. Olivia MacCabe - Oklahoma City Ballet -Studio Company Janey McGeary - Pennsylvania Ballet and New York City Ballet Katie Meeusen - Ballet West, Ballet San Jose, Ballet Met Juliana Missano - Apprentice - Atlanta Ballet Regina Montgomery - Tulsa Ballet Miguel Angel Montoya - Atlanta Ballet "I decided on electric violin music, so I think it gives it kind of a pop culture look to it, with even, I would say, club-esque kind of music. Police said the melee began around 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the Pink Parrot club in the state capital's Bricktown neighborhood. Hometown: Lake Charles, Louisiana, Joined in 2018 Acceptance is by audition/invitation only. 2022 Velocity Dance Center, YEARS IN BUSINESS (405) 843-9898. Invited dancers will take classes with the Studio Company and learn classical/contemporary from Oklahoma City Ballet Artistic staff and faculty. "It's about getting them dancing and then also giving back to our community.". To learn about our Adult and Teen Dance classes, please contact us at 405-843-9898 or theschool@okcballet.org. The companies have been chosen for the . They must demonstrate correct posture and alignment with feet, ankles, and legs properly aligned and strong enough to support the dancer en pointe. Where: Loves Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn at Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7. It's just keeping it alive and fresh.". Students are expected to attend classes regularly, train en pointe, and develop the level of discipline expected of professional dancers. (Links must be active. BACKSTAGE WITH OKC BALLET MEET OUR DANCERS ARTISTS MEET OUR MUSICIANS OKC PHILHARMONIC Designed for the dancer with at least 2-3 years of previous experience. These classes are about getting active and having fun, so they are designed for teens and adults of all ages and abilities. Pre-Professional Division: Day/Post-Graduate, 30,000 audience members are moved by our artists and world-class performances, 800 students of all ages improve their dance technique through our Yvonne Chouteau School, $200,000 in scholarships enable students to develop their talent, 10,000 Oklahomans enjoy our free dance classes and community performances. Dancers must apply to be a member of the leadership program. Our classes are taught by skilled teachers, in positive classrooms and we pride ourselves on age-appropriate movement and music. Not only has my daughter learned about how to dance; shes grown in confidence, self-image, and gained a lot of friends! Kansas City Ballet Todd Bolender Center for Dance and Creativity 500 W Pershing Rd | Kansas City, MO 64108. Our ballet instructors embrace sound movement principles and incorporate the best of the French, Italian, and Russian training methods. It's classic, timeless. Boasting 31 dancers from around the world, Oklahoma City Ballet performs works from the industry's top choreographers in Oklahoma City and on tour. These changes will allow us to best prepare materials, teaching artists, and volunteers to be sure everyones needs are being met. "It's free and it's available to anyone that wants to come out and join us that evening. | Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers, Gerald Arpino's "Light Rain" | Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers, George Balanchine's "Rubies" | Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers | Photo by Cindi Miller, Robert Mills' "Beauty and the Beast" | Miki Kawamura & Ronnie Underwood, Principals | Photo by Jana Carson, Nicolo Fonte's "Left Unsaid" | Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers, Antony Tudor's "Lilac Garden" | Ezlimar Dortolina, Soloist and Ryan Piper, Corps de Ballet, Robert Mills' "Romeo and Juliet" | Miki Kawamura and Alvin Tovstogray, Principals | Photo by Jana Carson, Twyla Tharp's "Nine Sinatra Songs" | Amanda Herd Popejoy, Corps de Ballet and Ronnie Underwood, Principal in Twyla Tharp's "Nine Sinatra Songs", Stanton Welch's "Play" | Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers, Robert Mills' "The Sleeping Beauty" | Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers | Photo by Diana Bittle, Agnes de Mille's "Rodeo" | Autumn Klein, Soloist | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills' "The Nutcracker" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Robert Mills' "The Nutcracker" | DaYoung Jung & Alvin Tovstogray, Principals | Photo by Jana Carson, Robert Mills' "The Nutcracker" | Jonathan Batista, Principal, with Paige Brown, Corps de Ballet | Photo by Jana Carson, Robert Mills' "The Nutcracker" | DaYoung Jung, Principal, with Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Robert Mills' "The Nutcracker" | Carrie Ruth Trumbo, Corps de Ballet | Photo by Jana Carson, Robert Mills' "The Nutcracker" | Mayu Odaka, Soloist, with Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills' "The Nutcracker" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills' "The Nutcracker" | Miki Kawamura & Alvin Tovstogray, Principals | Photo by Eric Peyton, Robert Mills' "The Nutcracker" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Eric Peyton, Robert Mills' "The Nutcracker" | Amanda Herd-Popejoy & Jefferson Payne, Soloists | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills' "The Nutcracker" | DaYoung Jung, Principal, & Jefferson Payne, Soloist | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills' "The Nutcracker" | Kara Troester, Corps de Ballet and Micah Bullard, Apprentice | Photo by Michael Anderson, Robert Mills' "The Nutcracker" | Mayu Odaka, Soloist | Photo by Michael Anderson, Robert Mills' "Romeo & Juliet" | Jonathan Batista, Principal, David Ward, Guest Principal, & Randolph Fernandez, Corps de Ballet | Photo by Jana Carson, Robert Mills' "Romeo & Juliet" | DaYoung Jung & alvin Tovstogray, Principals | Photo by Diana Bittle, Robert Mills' "Romeo & Juliet" | Amy Potter, Principal, with Mayu Odaka and Autumn Klein, Soloists | Photo by Diana Bittle, Robert Mills' "Romeo & Juliet" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Robert Mills' "Romeo & Juliet" | Courtney Connor Jones, Principal | Photo by Jana Carson, Robert Mills' "Romeo & Juliet" | Courtney Connor Jones, Principal & David Ward, Guest Principal | Photo by Jana Carson, George Balanchine's "The Four Temperaments" | Jonathan Batista, Principals, with Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Robert Joffreys Pas de Deesses | DaYoung Jung, Principal | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Joffreys Pas de Deesses | Mayu Odaka, Soloist | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Joffreys Pas de Deesses | Amanda Herd-Popejoy, Soloist | Photo by Jana Carson, Robert Joffreys Pas de Deesses | Alvin Tovstogray, Principal with Amanda Herd-Popejoy, Soloist | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Joffreys Pas de Deesses | DaYoung Jung & Alvin Tovstogray, Principals, with Amanda Herd-Popejoy & Mayu Odaka, Soloist | Photo by Kate Luber, George Balanchine's "The Four Temperaments" | Autumn Klein, Soloist, with Jace Pauly, Corps de Ballet | Photo by Kate Luber, George Balanchine's "The Four Temperaments" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Cayetano Soto Ramirez's "Adam" | Amy Potter, Principal & Zachary Artice, Corps de Ballet | Photo by Aaron Gililland, Cayetano Soto Ramirez's "Adam" | DaYoung Jung, Principal & Sam Jones, Corps de Ballet | Photo by Aaron Gililland, Cayetano Soto Ramirez's "Adam" | Walker Martin, Soloist & Alejandro Gonzalez, Corps de Ballet | Photo by Aaron Gililland, Cayetano Soto Ramirez's "Adam" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Kate Luber, Cayetano Soto Ramirez's "Adam" | Courtney Connor Jones & Jonathan Batista, Principals | Photo by Jana Carson, Michael Pink's "Dracula" | DaYoung Jung & Alvin Tovstogray, Principals | Photo by Eric Peyton, Michael Pink's "Dracula" | Alejandro Gonzalez, Corps de Ballet | Photo by Kate Luber, Michael Pink's "Dracula" | Jonathan Batista, Principal & Mayu Odaka, Soloist | Photo by Kate Luber, Michael Pink's "Dracula" | Alvin Tovstogray, Principal & Walker Martin, Soloist | Photo by Kate Luber, Michael Pink's "Dracula" | Alvin Tovstogray, Principal & Walker Martin, Soloist | Photo by Jana Carson, Michael Pink's "Dracula" | Walker Martin, Soloist, with Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Michael Pink's "Dracula" | Alvin Tovstogray, Principal & Walker Martin, Soloist | Photo by Diana Bittle, Michael Pink's "Dracula" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Diana Bittle, August Bournonville's "La Sylphide" | Miki Kawamura, Principal with Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Eric Peyton, August Bournonville's "La Sylphide" | Miki Kawamura, Principal | Photo by Jana Carson, August Bournonville's "La Sylphide" | Alvin Tovstogray, Principal & Amanda Herd-Popejoy, Soloist | Photo by Jana Carson, August Bournonville's "La Sylphide" | Miki Kawamura & Alvin Tovstogray, Principals with Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Aaron Gililland, August Bournonville's "La Sylphide" | Jonathan Batista, Principal with Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Aaron Gililland, Robert Mills' "The Little Mermaid" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Diana Bittle, Robert Mills' "The Little Mermaid" | Miki Kawamura & Jonathan Batista, Principals | Photo by Jana Carson, Robert Mills' "The Little Mermaid" | Miki Kawamura, Principal | Photo by Jana Carson, Robert Mills' "The Little Mermaid" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Helen Pickett's "Petal" | Mayu Odaka, Soloist & Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Kate Luber, Helen Pickett's "Petal" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Kate Luber, Helen Pickett's "Petal" | Amy Potter, Courtney Connor Jones, Autumn Klein with Jonathan Batista | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills' "The Means to Fly" | Amy Potter & Ronnie Underwood, Principals & Sam Jones, Corps de Ballet | Photo by Diana Bittle, Robert Mills' "The Means to Fly" | Mayu Odaka & Walker Martin, Soloists | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills' "The Means to Fly" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Diana Bittle, Ji Kylin's "Petite Mort" | Autumn Klein, Soloist & Courtney Connor Jones, Principal | Photo by Kate Luber, Ji Kylin's "Petite Mort" | Courtney Connor Jones, Principal & Joe Seaton, Corps de Ballet | Photo by Diana Bittle, Ji Kylin's "Petite Mort" | Miki Kawamura & Alvin Tovstogray, Principals | Photo by Diana Bittle, Ji Kylin's "Petite Mort" | Amy Potter, Principal and Seth Bradley, Corps de Ballet | Photo by Diana Bittle, Ji Kylin's "Petite Mort" | L-R: Ronnie Underwood, Alvin Tovstogray, Principals and Joe Seaton, Corps de Ballet | Photo by Diana Bittle, Septime Webre's "ALICE (in wonderland)" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Septime Webre's "ALICE (in wonderland)" | DaYoung Jung & Jonathan Batista, Principals; with Amanda Herd Popejoy & Walker Martin, Soloist; and Dave Naquin, Corps de Ballet | Photo by Jana Carson, Septime Webre's "ALICE (in wonderland)" | Amy Potter, Principal, with Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Septime Webre's "ALICE (in wonderland)" | Oklahoma City Ballet Students | Photo by Jana Carson, Septime Webre's "ALICE (in wonderland)" | Courtney Connor Jones & Alvin Tovstogray, Principals | Photo by Jana Carson, Septime Webre's "ALICE (in wonderland)" | Miki Kawamura, Principal, with Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Aaron Gililland, Robert Mills & Marius Petipa's "The Sleeping Beauty" | Miki Kawamura & Alvin Tovstogray, Principals | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills & Marius Petipa's "The Sleeping Beauty" | Autumn Klein, Soloist, with Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills & Marius Petipa's "The Sleeping Beauty" | Amy Potter, Principal | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills & Marius Petipa's "The Sleeping Beauty" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Diana Bittle, Robert Mills' "Swan Lake" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Robert Mills' "Swan Lake" | DaYoung Jung & Alvin Tovstogray, Principals with Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Robert Mills' "Swan Lake" | Courtney Connor Jones & Jonathan Batista, Principals with Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills' "Swan Lake" | Courtney Connor Jones & Jonathan Batista, Principals | Photo by Eric Peyton, Robert Mills' "Swan Lake" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Eric Peyton, Robert Mills' "A Midsummer Night's Dream" | Amanda Herd-Popejoy, Soloist with Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Kate Luber, Sarah Tallman's "If These Walls Could Talk" | Amy Potter, Principal | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills' "A Midsummer Night's Dream" | Alvin Tovstogray, Principal & Amanda Herd-Popejoy, Soloist, with student | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills' "A Midsummer Night's Dream" | Alvin Tovstogray, Principal & Walker Martin, Soloist | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills' "A Midsummer Night's Dream" | Amy Potter & Julio Concepcion, Principals | Photo by Kate Luber, Agnes de Mille's "Rodeo" | Autumn Klein, Soloist, with Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Kate Luber, Agnes de Mille's "Rodeo" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills' "Our Private Rooms" | Oklahoma City Ballet Dancers | Photo by Kate Luber, Robert Mills' "Our Private Rooms" | Amy Potter, Principal with Dave Naquin, Corps de Ballet | Photo by Kate Luber, George Balanchine's "Serenade" | Amanda Herd-Popejoy, Soloist, with Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers | Photo by Kate Luber, George Balanchine's "Serenade" | Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers | Photo by Kate Luber, Nacho Duato's "Without Words" | Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Nacho Duato's "Without Words" | Autumn Klein, Soloist with Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancer | Photo by Jana Carson, Dennis Spaight's "Scheherazade - 1001 Arabian Nights" | Miki Kawamura, Principal, with Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Ma Cong's "Forgotten Memories" | Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Paul Vasterlings "Peter Pan" | Walker Martin, Soloist | Photo by Jana Carson, Paul Vasterlings "Peter Pan" | Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Paul Vasterlings "Peter Pan" | Autumn Klein, Soloist with Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, "Giselle" after Jean Coralli & Jules Perrott | Miki Kawamura, Principal | Photo by Jana Carson, "Giselle" after Jean Coralli & Jules Perrott | Miki Kawamura, Principal with Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Jean Coralli & Jules Perrott's "Giselle" | Sarah Jane Crespo, Soloist with Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Jean Coralli & Jules Perrott's "Giselle" | Oklahoma City Ballet Company Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Jean Coralli & Jules Perrott's "Giselle" | Miki Kawamura & Julio Concepcion, Principals | Photo by Jana Carson, Jean Coralli & Jules Perrott's "Giselle" | Oklahoma CIty Ballet Company Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Jean Coralli & Jules Perrott's "Giselle" | Miki Kawamura & Julio Concepcion, Principals with Oklahoma CIty Ballet Company Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Matthew Neenan's "Exurgency" | Miki Kawamura & Ronnie Underwood, Principals | Photo by Jana Carson, Matthew Neenan's "Exurgency" | Company Dancers | Photo by Jana Carson, Brian Enos' Speaking in Spheres | Amanda Herd-Popejoy and Walker Martin, Soloists | Photo by Jana Carson, Pre-Professional Division: Day/Post-Graduate. The Five Moons were five Native American ballerinas from the U.S. state of Oklahoma who achieved international recognition during the 20th century. The school's ballet instruction teaches self-discipline, respect, love of art, healthy posture, grace, and confidence. Weve investigated every possible option for inclusion. Students must be at least 11 years old and must have completed a minimum of two full years of ballet training. An hour-long movement class specifically for those diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease. A dancer's work season is from September through May, with the summer months off. Oklahoma Festival Ballet and Contemporary Dance Oklahoma are among the few college-based dance companies to participate in international tours to Japan, Mexico, Ecuador, Paraguay, Taiwan, China and France. The company first opened as the Oklahoma City Civic Ballet, under the artistic direction of Yvonne Chouteau, one of the Five Moons, and her husband, Miguel Terekhov. I believe that Velocity offers that tribe for anyone who walks through their door. Theres nothing we love more than watching our students express themselves through dance and seeing their abilities flourish. For ages 14 and above. It was vibrant, clever, funny, and of course stunningly beautiful.. Adapted from E.T.A. So, an outdoor performance just seemed a way to bring together not only a vision that I had for a long time but to fill a void and a need that we have right now.". Our classes, costuming, and music choices are Dad Approved and selected to give our dancers confidence and keep them looking classy onstage and in the classroom! "I've kind of made some adjustments to it, but I don't feel like it has hindered the presentation any. Naming. Throughout its 40-year history, The Dance Center has . Do you enjoy a high energy, fast paced environment? Students are also offered opportunities to perform with the Oklahoma City Ballet in productions such as Devon Energys The Nutcracker. Oklahoma City Ballets Summer Intensive is open to students who are 11 to 22 years old as of June 1. Additional Opportunities: Touring, teaching. Pre-Professional Division: Day/Post-Graduate, University Suites at the University of Central Oklahoma. Oklahoma City Ballet's earliest beginnings were in 1963 as the Oklahoma City Civic Ballet. The U.S. Mint has announced that the groundbreaking ballerinas known as the Five Moons sisters Maria Tallchief and Marjorie Tallchief, Yvonne Chouteau, Moscelyne Larkin and Rosella Hightower will be featured on the 2023 Native American $1 Coin. The Oklahoma City Philharmonic will play Pyotr Tchaikovsky's iconic score live, which corps de ballet dancer Randolph Fernandez said is his favorite part of the yuletide show. Amber Yelton, mother of Chance to Dance dancer, Weve been unbelievably impressed with Oklahoma City Ballet. Oklahoma Native American ballerinas (L-R) Maria Tallchief, Marjorie Tallchief, Rosella Hightower, Moscelyne Larkin and Yvonne Chouteau, known as the "Five Moons, will be honored during the Five Moon Dance Festival on August 27-29 by the OU School of Dance. Our instructors and program coordinators are committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for students to discover the transformative practice of dance. Season subscriptions to Oklahoma City Ballets 2023/24 Season are available now by calling (405) 848-8637 or visiting www.okcballet.org. With more than 28,000 square feet and six studios, learn more about the home of Oklahoma City Ballet and The Yvonne Chouteau School. About Oklahoma City Ballet: Founded by Ballet Russe dancers Yvonne Chouteau and Miguel Terekhov, Oklahoma City Ballet has been the city's professional ballet company for 51 years. I remember myself as a child the first time I saw the corps de ballet, the stage filled with girls dancing in unison, I was just awestruck.". The 2023/24 Season will conclude at the Civic Center Music Hall with Shorts, featuring three short works in one program: Ryan Jolicoeur-Nyes Carmina Burana; Jerome Robbins Fancy Free; and Alexander Ekmans Cacti, May 10-12, 2024. Whether the student's goal is to pursue a professional career in dance or enjoy the movement, the Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School is committed to meeting students where they are. When: 6:30 p.m. Friday. I'm a fan of it since I was little. Ballet Oklahoma is the professional company in Oklahoma City. OKC's Ballet's free outdoor performance "Ballet Under the Stars" Friday night will light up the Loves Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn in downtown with classical selections from "Swan Lake" and "Giselle," the debut of two new contemporary dance pieces and live music from Oklahoma City Philharmonic musicians as well as local singer-songwriter Chase Kerby. The friendly staff is committed to bringing quality customer service and teaching children in a fun and safe environment! FAQ; GALLERY; MEDIA; CALENDAR; CONTACT; BALLET 101; It's still fun.". Hometown: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Joined in 2020 Almost 100 years after they were . These dance classes are fun, energetic, and will help students continue learning and refining their technique when they cant be in the studio. By Jeremy Martin provided Ballet majors Micah Bullard and. 7421 N Classen Blvd. And for many of the dancers who have been performing the perennial favorite since they were children, the feeling is mutual. 6-Week Tuition: $3300 Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Filled with sleek sophistication and lots of action, audiences will be surprised by this updated version of a classic story. Starting with children as young as two years old and into their teens, we teach our students the beauty, joy, and art of dance. Need Ballet Repertory Theatre Tickets? Repetiteur, George Balanchine Trust; Former Soloist New York City Ballet. We have no desire to put her in any other dance studio. I still kept a lot of the concepts, but I even changed the music because I had time to think about it a little bit more.". Taylor danced at Velocity for 12 years. Oklahoma City University offers 10 levels of instruction in each technique of tap, jazz and ballet. The company began under the artistic direction of Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo dancers Yvonne Chouteau and Miguel Terekhov in the Science and Arts Foundation building on the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds , PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION: DAY AND POST GRADUATE, Pre-Professional Division: Day/Post-Graduate, https://www.eurotard.com/v4/classes.aspx?studio=S-Ok9898. Oklahoma City Ballet will return to the Civic Center Music Hall for Stephen Mills Hamlet, October 27-29. Invited dancers will take classes with the Studio Company and learn classical/contemporary from Oklahoma City Ballet Artistic staff and faculty. Eligible students will be notified of auditions for company productions such as The Nutcracker presented by Devon Energy. You must have a high level of energy to match our families, as well as excellent presentation and professionalism. Everyone at Velocity is dedicated to sharing, teaching, and encouraging a passion for the art of dance and performance. Tickets may be purchased by calling Oklahoma City Ballet 405-848-TOES (8637), online at www.okcballet.org, or by calling the Civic Center Box office at 405-297-2264. Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City Ballet, Saturday, February 4 Oklahoma City Ballet's "Ballet Under the Stars" Featuring: Chase Kerby. We will be focusing on basic positions, correct posture, body alignment, and an introduction to French terminology. Audiences will be charmed by the cheerful and hilarious Fancy Free, Jerome Robbins precursor to On the Town. "There's not a lot of ballets where you can be on stage and dance in that environment with the snow falling around you. She is now on the KU Pom team and we owe it to Velocity! Come dance with us! As the resident dance company of the Civic Center Music Hall, the company produces four main-stage productions per season in Oklahoma City in addition to touring across Oklahoma and surrounding states. Chicago, IL - Joffrey Ballet, Sunday, March 5 The Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School does not allow open class observation, except during designated Parent Observation Weeks. (This seminar package includes 2 free Beginning Ballet classes!). artistic director is his wife, Laura Flagg Pitts, who was a principal at NYCB. Since its founding in 1972, Oklahoma City Ballet has been the city's professional ballet company, boasting talented dancers from around the world. Skill level does not matter when it comes to health and wellness. "Our goal is just to give people an option for a lovely evening downtown outside," said OKC Ballet Artistic Director Robert Mills. So, it's been an adjustment for them," Herd-Popejoy said. To keep a safe studio environment, we ask all students and staff who are ill to stay home, have put in place frequent cleaning and disinfecting policies, follow the current mask-wearing ordinance and social distancing rules. 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