Since its founding in 1972, Oklahoma City Ballet has been the city's professional ballet company, boasting talented dancers from around the world. 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.
Oklahoma City Ballet also offers dance classes for all ages and skill levels through The Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School as well as multiple community engagement programs to encourage artistry and athleticism in students across the state. With more than 28,000 square feet and six studios, the Susan E. Brackett Dance Center is the home of Oklahoma City Ballet.
Oklahoma City Ballet also offers dance classes for all ages and skill levels through The Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School as well as multiple community engagement programs to encourage artistry and athleticism in students across the state. With more than 28,000 square feet and six studios, the Susan E. Brackett Dance Center is the home of Oklahoma City Ballet.
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To apply to any artistic staff position, please submit your resume to Sheila Lawrence detailing your qualifications. The Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School is always looking for talented teaching artists of all dance styles and genres to join our team. If you are interested please send a resume to Macaira Pinto.
Oklahoma City Ballet's Susan E. Brackett Dance Center is over 28,000 square feet and features six studios, one of which is a wellness studio. The building has been recognized in several international competitions for its innovative design. The main entrance to the facility is a hub of activity where students come and go, tickets are sold, and families can comfortably wait for students to finish classes.
Oklahoma City Ballet's community engagement programs serve over 5,000 youths and seniors within Oklahoma. We're committed to providing experiences that increase the understanding and appreciation of ballet, as well as a lifelong interest in the arts. Our BalletReach program provides on-site ballet instruction to students at schools across Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Ballet is excited to present our new initiative, BRIDGE. This initiative has a special focus on education, programs, mentorships, and partnerships to help better serve our community and promote diversity and inclusivity within our organization. Oklahoma City Ballet wants to be a BRIDGE for the community, providing a connection to ballet and the amazing ways it can impact the lives of those within our community.
We invite patrons to use instruments of giving that are the most valuable and practical for the donor. Please contact Whitney Cross Moore at (405) 843-9898 or whitney@okcballet.org with any questions about this method of giving. Planned giving through the Five Moons Society, named for the prominent Native American ballerinas from Oklahoma, is a great way to help cultivate a sustainable future for the Oklahoma City Ballet.
Reviews (20)
Seth King
Nov 01, 2021
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Friday night’s (10/22/21) presentation of Alice in Wonderland was a thoroughly exhilarating experience!
What a treasure the OKC Ballet is for our community.
The dancing was superb and the music top notch. Additionally my physical perspective being from box seating enabled me to see back stage, have a more intimate interaction with props and a perspective on lighting that was possibly enhanced beyond what others may have seen.
The art of coordination that must go into every production was fascinating to observe. I found the staging and props particularly intriguing. Not only were they beautiful
What a treasure the OKC Ballet is for our community.
The dancing was superb and the music top notch. Additionally my physical perspective being from box seating enabled me to see back stage, have a more intimate interaction with props and a perspective on lighting that was possibly enhanced beyond what others may have seen.
The art of coordination that must go into every production was fascinating to observe. I found the staging and props particularly intriguing. Not only were they beautiful
Michelle Wolf
Oct 30, 2021
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If you haven't bought tickets for Alice in Wonderland, now is your chance to experience a delightful story with gorgeous costumes, live philharmonic music, entertaining special effects including flying, and the top-notch performance by a diverse company of dancers whose artistry, athleticism and technique are a joy to watch.
The live Orchestra is conducted by the composer of the music for this ballet. I won't spoil the show, but the puppetry especially at the end is the icing on a delicious story cake. The costume design is a world class visual feast.
Come see contemporary ballet at its finest
The live Orchestra is conducted by the composer of the music for this ballet. I won't spoil the show, but the puppetry especially at the end is the icing on a delicious story cake. The costume design is a world class visual feast.
Come see contemporary ballet at its finest
Lexie Peterson
Oct 15, 2021
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Anna F.
Nov 14, 2018
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My experience growing up in relation to ballet solely consisted of The Nutcracker. Not that that's a big thing, I just knew nothing beyond that. Now that I'm an adult and have had a chance to see multiple ballets, I can appreciate the art form in a more complex way. OKC Ballet is truly world-class as we have dancers from all over the country and beyond, along with world premieres of ballets. We are lucky to have such a talented group in our city. From the sets and costumes to the beautiful choreography, they are putting on truly masterful productions. If you have a chance to see one of
Miranda Holland
Jul 05, 2018
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Rick Phillips
Dec 29, 2017
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Okay, so it's not the bolshoy, not even the Joffrey, but it still ballet. If you like the beauty of the dance, of the human body moving in regular rhythms and forms, to tell a story, then you will love the Oklahoma City Ballet. Of course they always do the traditional Nutcracker at Christmas time, but they perform other ballets at other times of year and all of them are wonderful.
Gloria R.
Dec 20, 2017
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I'm sure that if I rated The Oklahoma Ballet every time that I attend a show; I would say that it was the best I've seen. The Oklahoma Ballet continuously impresses me. The costumes, lighting, and choreography are wonderful. I attended a Monday performance of The Nutcracker. I absolutely loved the snow scene. The ballerinas were wonderfully poised and the costumes were beautiful. Likewise, the Philharmonic orchestra played wonderfully and the civic center transformed into a wonderful story which transpired as we looked on. If, you have never attended a performance by the Oklahoma Ballet
Nick N.
Nov 08, 2017
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Sep 09, 2017
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Donal Hall
Aug 15, 2017
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Patricia M.
May 27, 2017
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I really enjoy the OKC Ballet. I am not the biggest fan of the crowded seating in this particular location. There are some who I am lucky enough to sit next to that I really don't want to get to know better, but the crowded seating doesn't present an alternate choice.
The ticket price is very realistic. Concessions are appropriate and I enjoy utilizing them.
The ticket price is very realistic. Concessions are appropriate and I enjoy utilizing them.
Melanie S.
Mar 01, 2017
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The Sleeping Beauty was my first ballet and I have to say... I really enjoyed it. There has always been jokes about how ballets can be a huge snooze fest, but I was fully entertained. The costumes were just beautiful. I couldn't get over the colors, my eyes were just drawn to the stage. The music was just the icing on the cake. I couldn't get enough. I shocked how my emotions can be portrayed with no words.
I took my husband and he was surprised how much he enjoyed it as well. Next time will take my daughter too. I didn't realize that this was a performance for the whole family
I took my husband and he was surprised how much he enjoyed it as well. Next time will take my daughter too. I didn't realize that this was a performance for the whole family
Ashley C.
Jan 03, 2017
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I can't say enough great things about the OKC Ballet! Their performers are really top notch as well as all of the performances they put on. I recently saw the "Nutcracker" & was blown away by how intimately the dancers could tell the story without saying a word. They all seem to truly love what they do! Each song was greeted by whimsical music & incredible body movement.
Aside from the skill level of the performers (which is phenomenal) they also have beautiful costumes to accentuate their movement. If you ever have a chance to go see a performance at the Civic center, I
Aside from the skill level of the performers (which is phenomenal) they also have beautiful costumes to accentuate their movement. If you ever have a chance to go see a performance at the Civic center, I
Jana N.
Apr 18, 2016
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I'm 34 & have never been to the ballet. It exceeded my expectations! Peter Pan blew me away, I enjoyed it as much as my 14 year old daughter who attended with me! It was such a great performance. Very entertaining, Captain Hook & the pirates stole the show! The Philharmonic played beautifully, the set design & costumes were bright & fun. We had such a wonderful time, we will be finding another performance to get tickets for! Thumbs up!!
Rachael F.
May 04, 2015
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The OKC Ballet has really impressed me in the 2014-2015 season. I was lucky enough to go to The Nutcracker and Romeo & Juliet. Thanks to a large donation to the OKC Ballet, the costumes, sets, and props were all new. The choreography was all new too. What a nice refreshing look to some beloved ballets.
I didn't care for a lot of the choreography in The Nutcracker. I've been to quite a few productions, and this one steered the furthest from traditional than any others. Not something I'd expect for such a classic ballet. Though, I'm sure some found it refreshing for
I didn't care for a lot of the choreography in The Nutcracker. I've been to quite a few productions, and this one steered the furthest from traditional than any others. Not something I'd expect for such a classic ballet. Though, I'm sure some found it refreshing for
Sabrina G.
Dec 30, 2014
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I saw the nutcracker put on by the OKC baller and I must say "They did fabulous"
Great well trained graceful dancers
Absolutely great use of the stage and props. I truly loved the little details! Especially the snowflakes.
Normally I don't get too into the ballet but this show was perfect. I couldn't find anything negative and it kept me entertained through the entire show. Flawless performance.
I have also seen Carmen put on by okc ballet loved it but they outdid themselves with the nutcracker. Can't wait to see more shows!
Great well trained graceful dancers
Absolutely great use of the stage and props. I truly loved the little details! Especially the snowflakes.
Normally I don't get too into the ballet but this show was perfect. I couldn't find anything negative and it kept me entertained through the entire show. Flawless performance.
I have also seen Carmen put on by okc ballet loved it but they outdid themselves with the nutcracker. Can't wait to see more shows!
Bella B.
Dec 23, 2014
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As an early Christmas gift my boyfriend took me here to see the last performance of The Nutcracker and it was absolutely amazing.
The performance was to die for. I cannot express how beautiful it was. I will just say this, they really outdid theirselves. The stage set was perfection. The performers all on point. Costumes were lovely. The show was perfect in every way and I plan on going to the next production in February.
Thank you for my first OKC Ballet experience and a lifetime of beautiful memories.
5 stars all the way!
The performance was to die for. I cannot express how beautiful it was. I will just say this, they really outdid theirselves. The stage set was perfection. The performers all on point. Costumes were lovely. The show was perfect in every way and I plan on going to the next production in February.
Thank you for my first OKC Ballet experience and a lifetime of beautiful memories.
5 stars all the way!
Tanvier P.
Dec 20, 2014
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I must shamefully admit I have never been to a ballet performance. It was such a treat to attend the Oklahoma City Ballet performance of The Nutcracker. Not only was it beautiful but wonderfully danced with an amazing cast.
Kudos to the set designers as they helped bring this story to life. Everyone who attended instantly transported to these fictitious destinations. They took full advantage of the space and even the air as the two main characters sailed from the sky.
The costume designers need a raise and award for their wonderful costumes. They were exceptionally vibrant and helped bring
Kudos to the set designers as they helped bring this story to life. Everyone who attended instantly transported to these fictitious destinations. They took full advantage of the space and even the air as the two main characters sailed from the sky.
The costume designers need a raise and award for their wonderful costumes. They were exceptionally vibrant and helped bring
Maggie F.
Oct 20, 2014
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I have danced all my life, but had never been to a ballet show in Oklahoma City because none of the shows really sparked my interest. When I saw Cinderella coming, I was ecstatic! Unfortunately, the dates fell on a pretty busy weekend for me so I held off on buying tickets, before Julie, Yelp's OKC community manager, kindly offered tickets the week before the show. My sister and I went and we loved it! The dancing was beautiful of course, along with the costumes and everything else about it. I also really love how the Civic Center does themed drinks for different shows. We had the "glass
Jim R.
Feb 09, 2014
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Just saw the company's production of Carmen, which was very engaging. However, what really blew me away was the production of a piece called Exurgency. Amazing choreography and a hauntingly beautiful score. Not at all what I would've expected in OKC. Simply stunning, and cool enough to actually make me consider getting a season ticket package. Well done, OKC Ballet; well done.