Tulsa Ballet…Then and Now
The story of Tulsa Ballet began in 1956. Husband and wife Roman Jasinski and Moscelyne Larkin, and musician Rosalie Talbott, founded Tulsa Ballet Theatre, blending classical dance with dramatic theatre. Internationally known dancers in the Ballet Russe tradition, Jasinski and Larkin set the tone for artistic excellence—a foundation that has been preserved and built upon for decades.
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Marcello Angelini since 1995, the company has reached new heights on the stage. Tulsa Ballet was the first arts organization in the state to be named an Oklahoma Cultural Ambassador and has brought unprecedented recognition to Tulsa and the State of Oklahoma by developing an artistic reputation marked by innovative works with international impact. Regarded as one of the top ballet companies in North America, Tulsa Ballet consistently brings the finest works in classical and contemporary dance to the Midwest region, giving audiences a unique opportunity to view world-class ballet in the heartland of America.
Tulsa Ballet strives to be an asset for our city by providing meaningful arts experiences that have enriched the quality of life in our community for the past 65 years.
Featuring 22 main company dancers and 13 second company dancers from 11 different countries, Tulsa Ballet presents more than 65 performances each year for audiences, young and old. More than one-third of those performances are presented at no cost specially for public school children and clients of local social service agencies. Ballet classes are also offered for all ages at the Tulsa Ballet Center for Dance Education (CDE), located both in midtown Tulsa and in Broken Arrow. Additionally, Tulsa Ballet’s community outreach programs aim to make the arts inclusive for underserved populations in northeastern Oklahoma.
On behalf of the dancers, the staff, and the Board of Directors of Tulsa Ballet, we remain especially grateful to our our Icons & Idols patrons for continuing to invest in this organization. Your loyalty and generosity has not gone unnoticed.
We are creative. We are determined. We are in this together.
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Marcello Angelini since 1995, the company has reached new heights on the stage. Tulsa Ballet was the first arts organization in the state to be named an Oklahoma Cultural Ambassador and has brought unprecedented recognition to Tulsa and the State of Oklahoma by developing an artistic reputation marked by innovative works with international impact. Regarded as one of the top ballet companies in North America, Tulsa Ballet consistently brings the finest works in classical and contemporary dance to the Midwest region, giving audiences a unique opportunity to view world-class ballet in the heartland of America.
Tulsa Ballet strives to be an asset for our city by providing meaningful arts experiences that have enriched the quality of life in our community for the past 65 years.
Featuring 22 main company dancers and 13 second company dancers from 11 different countries, Tulsa Ballet presents more than 65 performances each year for audiences, young and old. More than one-third of those performances are presented at no cost specially for public school children and clients of local social service agencies. Ballet classes are also offered for all ages at the Tulsa Ballet Center for Dance Education (CDE), located both in midtown Tulsa and in Broken Arrow. Additionally, Tulsa Ballet’s community outreach programs aim to make the arts inclusive for underserved populations in northeastern Oklahoma.
On behalf of the dancers, the staff, and the Board of Directors of Tulsa Ballet, we remain especially grateful to our our Icons & Idols patrons for continuing to invest in this organization. Your loyalty and generosity has not gone unnoticed.
We are creative. We are determined. We are in this together.
