South Tulsa Children's Ballet & Theatre

Nonprofit Ballet & Theatre for Kids

South Tulsa Children's Ballet & Theatre is a South Tulsa nonprofit founded in 2001 that produces four annual performances - two ballets and two musicals - with a "every child gets a part" casting philosophy.

Programs

Performance-first structure rather than class-first. Programs include:
- Summer Ballet production
- The Children's Nutcracker (winter)
- Spring Musical Theatre
- Summer Musical Theatre
- Auditions for placement (not exclusion)

What's Included

• Every auditioned child guaranteed a performance role
• Professional costumes, rehearsal space and instruction covered by donations and ticket sales
• Broader community audience - serves dancers already enrolled at other studios
• Two ballets and two musicals per year
• Supportive environment without competition pressure
• Cross-discipline engagement with gymnastics and music students

Experience

Distinct value for Tulsa families whose kids already take classes elsewhere and want real stage experience without competition-studio politics. The "everyone gets a part" guarantee makes it especially good for confidence-building.