All rights reserved. This is our 13th year at Velocity. Dancers interested in joining Oklahoma City Ballets Studio Company for the 2023-2024 school year may be invited to participate in a 3-day audition, March 20-22, 2023. Guests are encouraged to come early to Ballet Under the Stars to get a great spot on the lawn and to take part in family-friendly activities starting at 5:30, plus a 6:30 family dance class. Company Apprentices, OKCB II, Trainees, Post-Graduates, and Day Program students are selected from our summer intensive program (attendance is mandatory to be considered). Classical ballet technique is the focus of our training, however we strive to curate a well-rounded curriculum that includes jazz technique, modern technique, character dance, and contemporary. 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. Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina, Joined in 2012 Where: Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker. Oklahoma Festival Ballet A tour de force of ballet works featuring an excerpt from "Serenade" by George Balanchine, "Antique Epigraphs by Jerome Robbins, "Deux Amours" by Penny Saunders, "Train of Thought" by Yury Yanowsky, and "Candide" by Boyko Dossev. Invited dancers will take classes with the Studio Company and learn classical/contemporary from Oklahoma City Ballet Artistic staff and faculty. Dont forget to include your name! Our mission: Oklahoma City Ballet inspires its audience through classical and contemporary dance performances, a strong educational program, and community engagement. My world premiere of Carmina Burana will feature dozens of local, live vocalists. At Velocity Dance Center both beginning and advanced students become well-rounded dancers. Chance to Dance is designed to be inclusive for children ages 7 and up of varying physical and developmental abilities. Chouteau is one of the Five Moons, Native American prima ballerinas who rose to international acclaim during the 20th century. The five women were Myra Yvonne Chouteau, Rosella Hightower, Moscelyne Larkin, and sisters Maria Tallchief and Marjorie Tallchief. Hometown: Arlington, Texas. Your browser is not supported for this experience.We recommend using Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Oklahoma City Ballet's earliest beginnings were in 1963 as the Oklahoma City Civic Ballet. Chicago, IL - Joffrey Ballet, Sunday, March 5 The Chance to Dance program has truly been life-changing for us. With their talent at lighting up stages, the ballerinas Maria Tallchief, Marjorie Tallchief, Yvonne Chouteau, Moscelyne Larkin and Rosella Hightower became known as the Five Moons. ", "Growing up, I always thought that was just for girls," Walker said. In addition to Oklahoma City Ballet's professional dancers, students from the Ballet's Yvonne Chouteau School will fill several roles including baby flamingos, tiny hedgehogs, and little piglets. We are united under the brief that dance has the power to change lives. It is Oklahoma City Ballets core belief that ballet should be accessible to all. The asst. Admission: Free. Since its founding in 1972, Oklahoma City Ballet has been the city's professional ballet company, boasting talented dancers from around the world. The School is named to honor the memory of Yvonne Chouteau, who along with her husband Miguel Terekhov, was the first artistic director of Oklahoma City Ballet in 1963. Not only did she have super instruction, but the teachers also genuinely care for the kids. She travels to an enchanted land where sweet treats like Spanish chocolate, Arabian coffee and Chinese tea. They're happy to be back in the studio after months and months of dancing from their homes. Yeva Hrytsak, a ballet student at the American Ballet School in New York City, remembers the "unthinkable" phone call she received on February 24, 2022, from her family in Ukraine, Pli, Tendu, Dgag, Ronde de jambe, Fondu, Grand Battement The Day Program (aged 11-18) / Post-Graduate Program (aged 18-22) are by audition or invitation only. Dancers who submit a video audition through Oklahoma City Ballets 2023 Summer Intensive auditions form will be considered by the Artistic Director for this opportunity. Christina Jacobson, mother of Chance to Dance dancer, Pre-Professional Division: Day/Post-Graduate. "Certainly in many versions, within the first party scene, there's plenty of dancing. "I still enjoy the challenge, and the challenges are different every year. We have enjoyed Velocity and the community it provides. Each staff member cares for not only my daughters dance training but also her overall person. With no sets or complicated costumes, audiences get a close-up view of dancers in the intimate setting of the worlds most iconic dance studio. Our leadership program is designed to equip dancers to be leaders in the studio, in their schools, and in the community. This production is suitable for all audiences. 2:09. 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. Fort Worth, TX - Texas Christian University, Sunday, January 22 This will give students the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned, in addition to continuing their dance education with participation in a performance event. 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. Corps de ballet member Alejandro Gonzalez is playing Clara's love interest Hans, who is also the Nutcracker Prince, in some performances, while savoring his parts in the Chinese and Russian dances in others. From Business: The Dance Center of Oklahoma City Ballet prepares young dancers for a professional role in the arts, as well as providing a . We're utilizing social distancing and dancers wearing masks while they're dancing. We love Velocity!! "Plus, I really enjoy that it has so many characters. Dancers interested in joining Oklahoma City Ballet's Studio Company for the 2023-2024 school year may be invited to participate in a 3-day audition, March 20-22, 2023. Our goal is for all our students to learn how to dance in a safe and fun environment. Velocity Dance Center offers monthly special events to bring our tribe together in a relaxed and fun environment. Oklahoma Fancy Dancers The Oklahoma Fancy Dancers are a group of powwow champions that come together to form a professional and highly acclaimed Native American dance troupe. Velocity Dance Center has been serving families in the Oklahoma City area for 13 seasons. Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana, Joined in 2019 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. Read more about our policies. The school's ballet instruction teaches self-discipline, respect, love of art, healthy posture, grace, and confidence. This years events include parents only painting night, a special VDC only event at Chesters Party Barn, volunteering at the Regional Food Bank, family fitness night, playdate in the park, and our anniversary party! Students must be at least 11 years old and must have completed a minimum of two full years of ballet training. The dancers will return to the Civic Center for Septime Webre's "ALICE (in wonderland)"Oct. 22-24 with live music from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. For performance majors . Future Voices has become an audience favorite. The artistic director for the last 18 years has been Bryan Pitts, former soloist with NYCB. A contemporary ballet with Shakespearean roots, Hamlet features minimal sets, modern costumes inspired by designer Giorgio Armani, and an emotionally driving score by American composer Philip Glass. Oklahoma City Ballet has been Oklahoma City's professional ballet company for over 40 years. The Studio Company performs their own repertoire in and around the Oklahoma City Metro. I have a new part to learn this year - I'm learning Hans - and I have a new partner for grand pas (de deux)," said Tovstogray, who joined OKC Ballet in 2012. Ramasar joined the NYCB as an apprentice in 2000 and joined the corps de ballet in 2001. ASSOCIATE REHEARSAL DIRECTOR The friendly staff is committed to bringing quality customer service and teaching children in a fun and safe environment! Advancement is dependent upon attainment of skills, work ethic, and classroom behavior. It's classic, timeless. They'll see some subtle changes. Please be sure to grant all appropriate permissions to view all material. Scholarships will be preferentially offered to students attending the entire six-week program. Velocity Dance Center is seeking a positive and experienced person for the role of in-person Dance Teacher at our Oklahoma City Location. 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. The Children's Division can purchase their Eurotard leotards/shirts at:https://www.eurotard.com/v4/classes.aspx?studio=S-Ok9898or locally at Showbiz Boutique at4427 NW 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. during the 20th century. The curriculum includes classes in ballet technique, pointe, mens technique, variations, pas de deux, contemporary pas de deux, character dance, jazz technique, modern technique, contemporary, improv, Pilates, and conditioning. NewsOK.com RSS - ae, Daily Oklahoman: Entertainment . (Links must be active. Summer Intensive students from outside the greater Oklahoma City area will be housed in the University Suites at the University of Central Oklahoma. It does feel special," he said. Since its founding in 1972, Oklahoma City Ballet has been the citys professional ballet company, boasting talented dancers from around the world. Oklahoma City Ballet's "Ballet Under the Stars" Featuring: Chase Kerby. Betsy Brackett and Gregg Wadley, Joined in 2015 "Back in my old studio, we didn't have snow falling, so seeing that moment every time on stage makes me really happy. To learn about our Adult and Teen Dance classes, please contact us at 405-843-9898 or theschool@okcballet.org. "It's contemporary en pointe, so it's been challenging and exciting for the dancers because, really, the majority of the dancers have been off since March. Oklahoma City, OK: The Board of Trustees of Oklahoma City Ballet announced that Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye has been selected as the new artistic director for Oklahoma City Ballet.. . Everyone at Velocity is dedicated to sharing, teaching, and encouraging a passion for the art of dance and performance. Five dancers who started their careers in the 1940s redefined dance in the United States, becoming some of the first American prima ballerinas in the world's top companies, from the Ballets. For its 50th anniversary season, OKC Ballet will revisit three shows that have recently been beloved by its audiences. Season Subscribers receive extra benefits like discounts, first choice of seats, free exchanges, and more. Oklahoma City Ballet teams up with University of Oklahoma School of Dance to help students transition to professionals. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the seasonal fantasy centers on a girl named Clara who goes on a magical adventure involving a mouse army, a spellbound Nutcracker Prince a Sugar Plum Fairy after she receives a handcrafted nutcracker as a Christmas gift from the enigmatic Dr. Drosselmeyer. Our next Intro to Ballet class begins January 10, 2023. An hour-long movement class specifically for those diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease. OKCB has a rich history with the Five Moons ballerinas, five Native American dancers from Oklahoma who went on to establish prominent ballet careers. It was the weekend of March 13th, 2020 and we were scheduled to perform 5 shows that weekend. She has learned that hard work pays off, time management, responsibility, teamwork, endurance and grit. Filled with sleek sophistication and lots of action, audiences will be surprised by this updated version of a classic story. Oklahoma City Ballet inspires its audience through classical and contemporary dance performances, a strong educational program, and community engagement. The Nutcracker, presented by Devon Energy, will return for eleven performances from December 8-18, which includes a sensory-friendly version of the family-favorite tale. "My favorite part of 'The Nutcracker' is the music. Acceptance is by audition/invitation only. We only hire career minded long term employees what have a stand out work ethic and a desire to grow. Relev, chapp, Pass The Studio Company performs their own repertoire in and around the Oklahoma City Metro. Having that freedom, I think is something really exciting for the dancers as well as the audience. 2022 Velocity Dance Center, Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland, Joined in 2016 Our dance classes are offered at our Susan E. Brackett Dance Center. Silver Spring, MD - Maryland Youth Ballet, Sunday, February 5 Today (March 25) at 3 p.m., Oklahoma City Ballet corps de ballet dancer Natalie Matsuura hosts a beginning ballet class geared toward children on Facebook live, and principal dancer Alvin . Barre work (one side only) Where: Loves Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn at Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7. artistic director is his wife, Laura Flagg Pitts, who was a principal at NYCB. Alumni: Arizona Ballet, Grand Rapids Ballet, Oklahoma City Ballet, Paul Taylor Dance Company, . This program is open to qualified dancers age 10 and up. Website photo The audition lasted approximately two hours and was held at the Oklahoma City Ballet office, 6800 N Classen Boulevard, in Oklahoma City. Introducing the Five Moons Moscelyne Larkin Deadline for Video Audition Submission is April 1, 2023. Pointe exercises (Beginner students - May be performed at barre) The world premiere of Herd-Popejoy's "Elemental" will spotlight the company's trainees, professional student dancers who train at the Yvonne Chouteau School. CLOSED NOW. Female students must have one complete year of pointe training to attend. Our dancers go beyond technique to important life skills learning to be respectful, confident, and hard-working young people in the community. Just in time for Christmas, Oklahoma City Ballet's dancers, staffers and audiences are making their long-awaited return to the Civic Center with a "Short & Sweet" version of a cherished classic. BACKSTAGE WITH OKC BALLET MEET OUR DANCERS ARTISTS MEET OUR MUSICIANS OKC PHILHARMONIC She and her husband Miguel Terekhov founded the Oklahoma City Civic Ballet, now known as Oklahoma City Ballet. He then went on to dance with Los Angeles Ballet, where he had the pleasure of dancing works by August Bournonville, George Balanchine, Aszure Barton and Alejandro Cerrudo. And it's so familiar to do every year, which is kind of nice and comfortable in a good way.". An abbreviated version of this story appears in the Sunday Life of The Oklahoman. OKC Ballet Artistic Director Robert Mills has kept his version of The Nutcracker faithful to the original libretto that premiered in 1892 at the Marinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. Oklahoma City Ballet TICKETS DONATE Performances Ticket Information Company Our Values Artists Leadership Job Opportunities Our Facility Repertoire Auditions Community Community Volunteers Bridge Contact Support Donate Sponsor a Dancer Special Events Our Sponsors Associate Board Adult and Teen Dance Classes Summer Intensive Young Dancer Intensive Season subscriptions to Oklahoma City Ballets 2023/24 Season are available now by calling (405) 848-8637 or visiting www.okcballet.org. With more performances and a veritable buffet of roles, "The Nutcracker" offers many students their first chance to perform with adult dancers, while it gives apprentices, studio company dancers and young corps de ballet members opportunities to take on more prominent parts. Photo provided By Darla Shelden The companies have been chosen for the . 6-Week Tuition: $3300 The University of Oklahoma's Summer Intensive Dance Program will bring dancers together to OU for a rigorous ballet and modern dance experience in our state-of-the-art facilities on one of the most beautiful campuses in . She was then promoted to apprentice in 2020, and corps de ballet in 2021 . Office Fax: 405-843-9894. The Yvonne Chouteau School is the official school of Oklahoma City Ballet offering classes for students ages three to adult from beginner to advanced levels. The candle lit ceremony recognizes their achievements in academics and the arts. The National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization, created to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance in public and private schools in K-12 education, dance studios, cultural/community centers, performing arts organizations, and post-secondary education. These dance classes are fun, energetic, and will help students continue learning and refining their technique when they cant be in the studio. 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. This is my Christmas tradition," said Natalie Matsuura, a member of the corps de ballet. Session 1: June 12 - June 30, 2023 Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt will welcome the audience Friday night and help kick off the event. The curriculum includes The Early Years, The Foundation Years, Growing Talent, and The Joy of Dance. LEARN MORE Susan E. Brackett Dance Center This hour and a half class, focuses on enhancing individual artistry and cultivating the dancer's technical level with increasingly complex combinations of steps. Oklahoma City Ballets Summer Intensive is open to students who are 11 to 22 years old as of June 1. [3] As of 2010, Ramasar remained the only person of color who was a principal in NYCB. They are focused on teaching their dancers life skills that go far beyond the studio. Preparation for pointe work is emphasized in Levels 2 - 3. The program focuses on tap, jazz, theatre dance and ballet as used in musical theatre and commercial dance. A dancer's work season is from September through May, with the summer months off. There's so many things to do. 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! YEARS IN BUSINESS (405) 843-9898. We do offer guided tours of our facility upon request. "It's so relatable. Hometown: Washington, D.C. We celebrate when your child improves, masters skills, and progress to more advanced levels. The Oklahoma City Ballet Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 6800 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City. All rights reserved. A dance festival honoring five renowned Native American ballerinas from Oklahoma, known as the Five Moons, will be hosted Aug. 27-29 on the University of Oklahoma . The gift you guys gave her these last six weeks has been monumental. If anything, every time you do something new, I think it becomes its own creative thing. 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 , Oklahoma City Ballet's "The Nutcracker: Short & Sweet" When: 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Dec. 13; 7 p.m. Dec. 18; 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 19-20. A placement class required for the Pre-Professional Division. It's still interesting. We will be focusing on basic positions, correct posture, body alignment, and an introduction to French terminology. If you would like to join our team please follow the application process below. jbacus@kcballet.org. Oklahoma City Ballet - Company members' pre-season dance screens Oklahoma City Ballet - Summer Intensive dance students, Inservice presentations Oklahoma City Ballet - School of Dance, Inservice presentations Local pre-professional dance studios - Inservice presentations Academic Honors and Awards Hometown: Denver, Colorado, Joined in 2022 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School Director Marjorie Grundvig. Kansas City Ballet Todd Bolender Center for Dance and Creativity 500 W Pershing Rd | Kansas City, MO 64108. Auditions: Details on State Street Ballet website. My daughter Leah is starting her fourth year at Velocity. At age 14, she became the youngest dancer to be accepted by the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. ", "It's very fun to watch the men dance. The Oklahoma City Ballet is a professional dance company and school located in Oklahoma City. Monday's . Featuring several world-premiere short works created by Oklahoma City Ballet dancers and staff, this audience favorite celebrates the process of choreography and dance in its purest form. 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. Right now, Ballet West tickets at Capitol Theatre Salt Lake City for Apr 20 begin at $121. Oklahoma City Ballet also conducts multiple community engagement programs for underserved youth and seniors across Oklahoma. 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. 2023 www.oklahoman.com. Other performance opportunities will be offered with Oklahoma City Ballet. 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.". "'The Nutcracker' was the first ballet that I saw and I remember, that was the first time I was like, 'I want to do that,'" she said. STUDIO COMPANY. Five Native American dancers from Oklahoma who took the international ballet world by storm in the 20th century are continuing to shine. 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. Although she is playing Clara for the eighth time, principal dancer DaYoung Jung said the show doesn't get old. The season will begin with the fourth annual Ballet Under the Stars, a FREE community performance held at Scissortail Park on Friday, September 15, 2023. Invitations to this audition will be sent with Summer Intensive audition results. They can't go long periods of time without doing it. For the premiere performance of her contemporary short ballet "Elemental," Amanda Herd-Popejoy, OKC Ballet's manager of professional training programs, will have about a dozen of the company's trainees dressed in cage-like costumes adorned with LED lights. OKC Ballet will bring the holiday classic back to the Civic Center for eight performances Saturday through Dec. 22. Hometown: Westfield, Indiana, Joined in 2020 Our ballet classes are accompanied by professional pianists and conducted in a supportive environment that fosters the development of proper technique as well as confidence, poise, coordination, and personal well-being. Tickets to this performance are deeply discounted. -BAM View Comments Hometown: Lake Charles, Louisiana, Joined in 2018 People are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets and lawn chairs and to practice social distancing. Meet the Oklahoma City Ballet artists. Repetiteur, George Balanchine Trust; Former Soloist New York City Ballet. In keeping with that principle, we are proud to offer our first adaptive dance program. Shorts is going to knock your socks off. Hometown: Denver, Colorado, Pre-Professional Division: Day/Post-Graduate. Everyone at Velocity is dedicated to sharing, teaching, and encouraging a passion for the art of dance and performance. It is Oklahoma City Ballet's core belief that ballet should be accessible to all. Male dancers should wear a fitted white shirt and solid-colored tights. Attendance will be capped at 15 dancers per 6 week session. Oklahoma City Ballets community programs. Daily Schedule: 9:00am-3:00pm. And we have numerous different things we're going to be showcasing.". At the first Oklahoma Indian Ballerina Festival, in 1957, its founder, Moscelyne Larkin, danced Myrtha in Act Two of "Giselle" and Maria Tallchief performed an excerpt from . Developed by master teacher Beverly Spell and child psychologist Dr. Annie Spell, Leap N Learn is an early childhood dance program that teaches ballet to children. Velocity Dance Center has implemented measures to ensure the safety of our dancers and instructors. Ballet West Salt Lake City tickets have an average price of $121. Do you love working with kids? PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION: DAY AND POST GRADUATE, Pre-Professional Division: Day/Post-Graduate, https://www.eurotard.com/v4/classes.aspx?studio=S-Ok9898. Audiences will be charmed by the cheerful and hilarious Fancy Free, Jerome Robbins precursor to On the Town. As a parent, it is important to find a tribe that can help your child grow and be proud of who they are. The Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School does not allow open class observation, except during designated Parent Observation Weeks. 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.". Louisville, KY. . Not only has my daughter found a hobby, but she has found a passion. Not only has my daughter learned about how to dance; shes grown in confidence, self-image, and gained a lot of friends! Featuring artists from the American Indian community, OU School of Dance, Tulsa Ballet II, Oklahoma City Ballet, as well as work by guest choreographer Sidra Bell. Loretta Simonet and Curtis Teague, Joined in 2017 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. I would recommend VDC to anyone! Link is listed below. The Rise ceremony celebrates dancers entering 6th through graduating Seniors. Our ballet instructors embrace sound movement principles and incorporate the best of the French, Italian, and Russian training methods. Riker seems to have an even deeper connection to the music he already loves. Students may attend a three or six-week session. The classical ballet class structure is introduced, including the usage of the French terminology when learning new steps. 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