Oklahoma Performing Arts
Performing Arts programs
A nonprofit arts education program for Tulsa-area youth
Oklahoma Performing Arts students learn more than how to dance, sing or perform onstage. They also develop strong problem solving, time-management, goal setting and social skills.
Our age-based curriculum allows students to develop these skills in a non-competitive environment.
OPA Programs
Allenato
Allenato Prelim Bridge Where Advancement Begins
Allenato is Oklahoma Performing Arts’ all-youth performing
arts company for ages 7–19. Structured to mirror the standards and culture of a
professional company, Allenato cultivates disciplined, collaborative, and
well-rounded young artists.
Members don’t simply attend classes — they participate in a
company model that includes:
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Consistent technical training across ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, voice, acting,
and technical theatre
Routine rehearsals and performance preparation
Five complete productions annually
Community service and mentorship opportunities
Active leadership support for continued academic excellence
Allenato is a true triple-threat environment: Dance. Voice. Acting.
The Prelim Bridge Program
The Allenato Prelim Bridge is a four-week immersive
experience for performers ages 7–17 who are ready to explore advancement within
the company structure.
Participants will step into:
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Structured company rehearsals
Elevated technique classes
Production-focused preparation
A culture rooted in discipline, collaboration, support, and joy
2026–2027 Season Training Includes:
A Little Something Good — Sondheim-inspired musical theatre
Love Thy Neighbor — Contemporary/Modern Ballet
The Stolen Scroll of Terpsichore — Classical Ballet
Rhythm and Rhapsody — Jazz Production
Nutcracker Suite & Holiday Revue — Classical Ballet and Musical Theatre
Completion of the Prelim Bridge serves as the primary
pathway toward possible placement in Allenato for the 2026–2027 season.
If your performer is ready for greater structure, higher expectations, and meaningful growth, we invite you to take the next step.
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LUEY
(Let Us Entertain You)
Coming up!
luey-auditions
Street Car Named Desire – Director Brenen Hankins
– Shows 03/06 and 13 at 8p, 03/07, 14 at 2p, and 8p
Virgil and City Slickers – Director Dannielle Davis-Trauernicht
– Auditions 02/22 @ 230p and 02/23 @ 630p
– Shows 05/01 and 08 at 730p, 05/02 and 09 at 2p and 730p
Enjoy a Free Trial
Prospective students are invited to experience everything Oklahoma Performing Arts has to offer with a one-week free trial. Join OPA for in-person or virtual lessons in music, voice, acting, acrobatics and dance. During your one-week trial, try as many lessons within your age level as you like.
OPA Testimonials
“My 4-year daughter has been taking dance from OPA for about 6 months. She has learned more than I could have imagined during that time. During a recent gymnastics class at another location, her instructor commented on Avery’s poise and talent- and said it must come from her ballet instruction! The children are challenged to do more than expected and they DO! During the holidays, the students performed at various nursing homes in the area. It was so much fun to see the JOY on the faces of the residents watching the children perform. The children interact with the residents following the nursing homes and its mutually beneficial!!”
“I am now a senior in College and have an outstanding GPA, job offers, and am two months away from a bachelors degree. None of this would have been possible without Oklahoma Performing Arts. It is more than a studio it is a family. I have had so much support even when I graduated from the school. I am always in contact with the director who is constantly helping me figure out problems academically, artistically, and emotionally. While I was there I learned responsibility, maturity, and how to work as a team. There is no other place in Oklahoma where you can find all of that plus highly rated arts education. Any time I come back to Oklahome me and the other alumni always make sure we can take at least one class. They deserve as much support as anyone can give. The director is trying to make a difference in Oklahoma and with support I know she can do it.”
“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.”
“We moved to the area this past year and were referred to OPA as our daughter is serious about dance. We had never done voice or acting . . . It quickly became evident that the program was very advanced and well suited for our family. It impresses me how quickly the children progress. My daughter was behind others her age, but was given the attention and instruction to catch up and thrive! It is a true testament to the fact that if you expect something out of a child, they WILL rise to meet the goals! Also, the family atmosphere made our move and integration into a new community much easier. We love it so much that our son recently started in the program.”