Tulsa Ballet is a ballet company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded in 1956 by Roman Jasinski, Moscelyne Larkin, and musician Rosalie Talbott, the organization presents classical and contemporary dance. The company has 22 dancers representing eight countries, with Marcello Angelini serving as Artistic Director. Tulsa Ballet performs at venues including the Tulsa Performing Arts Center and tours internationally. Recent seasons have included productions such as Giselle, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, and Casanova, featuring choreography by artists including Kenneth Tindall, Ma Cong, and Val Caniparoli. The company states it reaches more than 40,000 individuals across Oklahoma annually.
Tulsa Ballet operates the Center for Dance Education, which provides ballet training for students from age two and a half through adults. Classes range from introductory movement to pre-professional training and use Vaganova-based technique. The school offers programs for ages 2½ to 19, including pre-ballet classes, general dance classes, and an intensive program. A summer intensive program is available by audition for students aged nine and older. The organization also runs Tulsa Ballet II, a second company that serves as a bridge between student training and professional careers, and offers free community programs including Dance for Parkinson’s and Dance for Joy.
