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Teaching Character Through Performance

Oklahoma Performing Arts

A nonprofit arts education program for Tulsa-area youth

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At Oklahoma Performing Arts, we teach character through performance.

Oklahoma Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization that teaches classical arts education to children ages 3 to 19. OPA offers ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, music, voice, acting and technical theater.

OPA provides a high-quality classical arts education that holds students accountable to professional artistic and behavioral standards of excellence.

The OPA Difference

Oklahoma Performing Arts focuses on cultivating confidence, character and discipline within children for success as a student and beyond.

OPA 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. 

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Programs

Oklahoma Performing Arts offers three classical arts education programs for children ages 3 to 19:

OPA Training

OPA performing arts training includes a variety of genres, including ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, piano, voice, music theory, acting, theatre movement and technical theater, as well as public performances in diverse genres.

Allenato

Allenato is an all-youth performing arts company. Students in this program receive comprehensive training in all theatre disciplines and perform multiple complete works throughout the season.

LUEY (Let Us Entertain You)

LUEY is a theatre performance program, for students 19 and younger, that provides a safe and welcoming environment to create, develop and empower our community. LUEY produces four performances each season.

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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.

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OPA Testimonials

"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. Laura, Tia and Joycelyn have the heart, skill and talent to teach the arts as they should be taught to our students and only need the resources to continue and to lift the program to new and higher levels. The preformances seem to achieve a greater high, though you would not think it is possible as so many of the youth have that star quality that you expect to see them next in the Tulsa Ballet or Tulsa Symphony. It is through this teams dedication to excellence in this program and their desire to propell the arts for future generations that have made it a shining example for the community."
"I have no children involved in OPA. I became acquainted with OPA when they came to me for non-profit insurance. After seeing Laura's enthusiam for what she does I started questioning her and attending performances. I WAS AMAZED!!! These children, little ones, were focused, diligent, and mastered their performance with so much grace...WOW...not only that, the teamwork was outstanding...no fussing. Everyone, just did what they were to do. I began to want to get involved even though I have no children and was ecstatic when I was invited to be on the executive board. This is a great organization but THEY NEED A BUILDING TO CALL THEIR OWN. The church has been gracious to offer a temporary location but OPA has outgrown and needs additonal space to expand. All contributions would be appreciated and any helpful information as well. Come to a performance and be enlightened."
"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."
"My child is a student at Oklahoma Performing Arts, we have been with OPA for 9 plus years and counting. Miss Laura and her staff of teachers have greatly contributed to the development of my child as an individual and as a student in the performing arts. OPA is a wonderful program that contributes to the community as well as to the students and families. I enjoy being involved in my children's activities and OPA's C.A.S.T. program (Children of Arts Support Team) makes this possible for me as a parent. I couln't ask for a better place or program for my child to be involved in."
"Oklahoma Performing Arts is so much more than a dance school. I am very thankful to God that he has sent OPA our way. I wanted my daughter to start dance lessons, but didn't know where the right place would be. I was referred to OPA by another parent whose daughter attends and I am so glad that we have the opportunity to give back to the community while gaining training in the classic arts. My daughter is being trained in voice, acting, tap, ballet and jazz and is becoming a well rounded individual as well as performer. The discipline they learn from OPA goes far beyond the stage."
"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."
"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!!"
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Frequently Asked Questions

OPA Rehearsals/Classes are offered at our Broken Arrow location:

718 South Elm Place
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
(81st and Elm Place)

The monthly tuition is dependent on the number of hours a student enrolls for each week. For example: If your student were to enroll in AB Acting, which is one hour per week, your monthly tuition will be $65.00 per month.

Boys

  • Pre-Performer/Beginner: white form fitting shirt, dark shorts, black canvas split-sole ballet shoes, and black tie tap shoes
  • Ballet: white form fitting shirt, dark shorts, and black canvas split-sole ballet shoes
  • Jazz: solid color form fitting shirt, dark shorts, and black slip-on Jazz shoes
  • Tap: solid color form fitting shirt, dark shorts, and black tie tap shoes
  • Acrobatics: solid color form fitting shirt, dark shorts, and bare feet

Note: Boys should wear sliders beneath their shorts.

 

Girls

  • Pre-Performer/Beginner: solid color leotard (will need a skin toned spaghetti strap for performance), pink and tan convertible tights, pink canvas ballet shoes, and black Mary Jane tap shoes
  • Ballet: solid color leotard and pink tights, black dance shorts may be worn over leotard and tights, pink canvas split-sole slippers and/or pointe shoes (if applicable), hair in a bun
  • Jazz: solid color leotard, tights (can be cut offs), solid color dance shorts may be worn over leotard and tights, and skin toned slip-on jazz shoes
  • Tap: solid color leotard, tights (can be cut offs), socks (optional), dance shorts may be worn over leotard and tights, and tan Mary Jane tap shoes
  • Acrobatics: solid color leotard, convertible tights (can be cut offs), dance shorts may be worn over leotard and tights, and bare feet

 

Hair

  • Hair should be worn up and away from the face in a ponytail
  • Hair should be in a bun for ballet

 

Important Note:

  • Street clothes are to be worn over lesson/movement/dance clothes outside of OPA at all times)

One of the most often overlooked vehicles for helping children achieve their optimum human potential is the performing arts.

Something magical happens onstage when children face down their anxieties and bravely step in front of an audience to don a new persona. By the time the curtain falls, they have become more confident, more resilient, and more comfortable in their skin. And with enough time and practice, they will take those character gains with them into a more hopeful future. 

Founded in 1996, Oklahoma Performing Arts offers developmentally sensitive programs for children ages three to 19 featuring ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, music, voice, acting, and technical theater, as well as public performances in diverse theatrical genres.

Unlike many other arts organizations that serve youth, Oklahoma Performing Arts teaches more than just how to dance, sing, or perform onstage. Through the vehicle of performing arts, students develop the emotional intelligence, tenacity, and grit they need to truly succeed in life. 

At Oklahoma Performing Arts, we teach character through performance. 

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Contact us today to learn more about Oklahoma Performing Arts.

(918) 940-2920
opaoffice@opan2art.org

Broken Arrow Location

718 S. Elm Place, Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Mailing Address

9524 E. 81st Street, Suite B, Tulsa, OK 74133

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