Outreach
According to scientific research, a child that is exposed to some form of art has increased creativity, imagination, self confidence and critical thinking.
Our Scholarship Training Program seeks to cast the widest net possible to discover talent throughout Central Oklahoma and give opportunities to those who might not otherwise have them. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of need and talent in the Dance Center of OKC Ballet. Through a generous grant from Allied Arts and in collaboration with Prairie Dance Theatre, OKC Ballet will provide beginning ballet training to socioeconomically challenged children during the Dance Center of OKC Ballet’s annual six week summer program.
“It has increased her self esteem and given her an outlet to do something that is beautiful and unique. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity!”
quote from the parent of a scholarship student
Opportunities to Attend OKC Ballet Performances are made through special offers of free and discounted group tickets to underprivileged children and students through community organizations such as Positive Tomorrows, The Lennie Tolliver Alternative Care and Upward Bound.
On Site Lecture Demonstrations & Small Performances are offered free. OKC Ballet has performed for book readings at local book stores and elementary schools and recently performed at the Baptist Children’s Home.
Wonderful performance! This was our favorite! The dancing, scenery and costumes were remarkable!
These are all comments from students who have attended an Oklahoma City Ballet ArtsReach performance. Now in its 21st year, ArtsReach has been recognized by the Business Committee for the Arts in New York City, featured on A&E and Bravo and received the prestigious Governor’s Arts Award in 1997
ArtsReach is designed to bring the beauty of ballet into the lives of students across the state. The ArtsReach program began with only 1,500 students and in the past 21 years has grown to reach more than 150,000 students and educators. Support from both local and national foundations enables Oklahoma City Ballet to offer this program to all students free of charge.
For more information on how to include your school in this exciting program please call Viktoria Page at 405-843-9898.
"Thank you for creating a program to share the performing arts with my rural school students, we enjoyed it immensely!"
Heidi Hoyt
Butner High School
Drama Dept.
The following links are provided for schools and instructors interested in participating in Oklahoma City Ballet’s Artsreach program. All documents can be faxed back to Oklahoma City Ballet attention Viktoria Page at 405-843-9894.
Welcome Letter
Participation Agreement
School Information Form
