Prairie Dance Theatre

47-Year-Old OKC Dance Nonprofit

Prairie Dance Theatre is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dance organization founded in 1978, delivering free in-school and after-school dance programming across Oklahoma City with its studio off NW Expressway.

Programs

Free programs in partnership with Oklahoma City schools. Programs include:
- Smart Moves Full-Year (24 weeks, Aug–Mar, weekly)
- Smart Moves Half-Year (12 weeks, one semester, weekly)
- Smart Moves Two-Week Intensive (daily for two weeks)
- Smart Moves After-School (30 weeks, selected advanced students)
- Team IMPACT — Saturday competitive program by audition
- End-of-year student showcases

What's Included

• Free instruction to participating students
• In-school partnerships across OKC
• Structured multi-year curriculum
• Performance and showcase opportunities
• Pathway from in-school classes to After-School and Team IMPACT
• Legacy of 47 years serving Oklahoma City youth

Experience

Differentiated from standard studio-tuition models — families of students in partner schools access quality dance instruction at no cost. Good fit for OKC families wanting structured multi-year training without private-studio pricing.