Oklahoma City Ballet Email Format
Performing ArtsOklahoma, United States51-200 Employees
Oklahoma City Ballet is a professional performing arts company based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a history spanning over 45 years. It began in 1963 as the Oklahoma City Civic Ballet and has since operated under the artistic direction of Robert Mills since 2008, maintaining a roster of full-time dancers drawn from around the world and regularly commissioning new works from leading choreographers. The company serves as the resident dance troupe at the Civic Center Music Hall and conducts tours through multiple arts organizations, including state and regional touring programs. Its activities extend to education through the Yvonne Chouteau School, which trains students for professional ballet pathways as well as recreational dance, with many graduates advancing to prestigious programs or joining the company itself. In addition to its performance schedule, the organization pursues partnerships and community initiatives, such as collaborations with Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center and inclusive programming with Autism Oklahoma, reflecting its role in both art making and accessibility within the regional arts ecosystem.