Oklahoma Performing Arts

Oklahoma Performing Arts is a nonprofit arts education program based in Tulsa that caters to youth aged between 3 to 19 years old. We focus on teaching classical arts education, including ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, music, voice, acting, and technical theater. Our aim is to provide high-quality classical arts education to students while holding them accountable for professional artistic and behavioral standards of excellence.

At Oklahoma Performing Arts, we believe that the arts are not just a means of self-expression but a way to build character. Our teaching methods prioritize the development of confidence, character, and discipline, ensuring that our students become well-rounded individuals who are able to succeed in various aspects of life. Our curriculum includes life skills training, such as problem-solving, time-management, goal-setting, and social skills. We offer a nurturing and non-competitive environment, allowing students to thrive at their own pace.

Our Programs

At Oklahoma Performing Arts, we offer three classical arts education programs that cater to different interests and needs.

• OPA Training - Our flagship program, OPA Training, offers a variety of genres that include ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, piano, voice, music theory, acting, theatre movement, and technical theater. Students have the opportunity to showcase their talents through public performances in diverse genres.
• Allenato - Allenato is an all-youth performing arts company that provides comprehensive training in all theater disciplines. Students perform multiple complete works throughout the season.
• LUEY (Let Us Entertain You) - LUEY is a theater performance program for students aged 19 and under. It provides a safe and welcoming environment for students to create, develop, and empower the community. LUEY produces four performances each season.

Why Choose Oklahoma Performing Arts?

At Oklahoma Performing Arts, we offer a unique program that focuses on teaching character through performance. We believe that the arts have the power to transform lives and provide students with essential life skills that go beyond the stage.

Our experienced faculty members are dedicated to providing the highest level of instruction and mentorship. We believe in nurturing the potential of each student and provide a safe and supportive environment for them to learn and grow.

We invite prospective students to experience everything Oklahoma Performing Arts has to offer with a one-week free trial. We offer in-person or virtual lessons in music, voice, acting, acrobatics, and dance. During the trial, students can try as many lessons within their age level as they like.

Testimonials

Over the years, Oklahoma Performing Arts has had the privilege of nurturing and developing the talents of many students. Here are some of the testimonials from our students and their families:

• "I learned more about myself while attending Oklahoma Performing Arts than any other organization I was ever involved with as a kid. I developed self-confidence, leadership, a very strong work ethic, courage, strong skill in the fine arts, social skills, and most of all, best friends. I learned more skills than just the several disciplines of dance. Miss. Laura was the best mentor, friend, and instructor I could have had during my childhood and part of the roughest times in my grade school life. I credit Miss. Laura and the Oklahoma Performing Arts studio for many of the accomplishments I have achieved since I have left the studio. Everything I learned from Oklahoma Performing Arts has helped me in so many more areas than the performing arts and dance; the life skills I learned have helped me in college, academics, the work field, student organizations, and athletic teams at college."
• "My son has been involved with the orchestra for almost 3 years and we owe the refinement and advancement of his talent to his instructor, Tia Juby, and to the program director, Laura Tyson. This is a wonderful program to introduce our children to the arts and to give them the opportunity to achieve at a level their desire and talent carries them to.