Central Oklahoma Ballet Theatre
Grace Manuel in a deep, arched lunge on a dark teal stage

Central Oklahoma Ballet Theatre

Grace Manuel · Photograph by Emma Castor

01 Mission

Broadening access to dance through performance, education, and community involvement.

Central Oklahoma Ballet Theatre is the resident professional performance company of Central Oklahoma Dance Company, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The company debuted in the fall of 2019 to a sold-out house and completed its eighth season in August 2026.

2019
First performance
8
Seasons
8
Premieres in Mythos
2
Cities

02 Most recently

Mythos

Eight world premieres on the myths, fables and legends that shape how people understand themselves and each other. August 2026, Reynolds Performing Arts Center.

Choreography by Sterlin Mosley, Penny Askew, Sam Jones, Alex Schooling, Walker Martin, Ryland Acree and Ben Tucker.

The production
Alex Schooling turning inside a sweep of white silk against teal
Alex Schooling · Emma Castor

03 The company

All artists
Paige Russell in a long cream gown, arms raised
Alex Schooling seen through a veil of white silk
A dancer suspended mid-jump with arms extended
Grace Manuel arched back across the floor
Paige Russell in a split leap against dark teal 01 The company Meet the artists A dancer in a burgundy dress on pointe, arms extended 02 Education Dance with us Grace Manuel reaching upward in a pale dress 03 Support Sponsor the work

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Central Oklahoma Dance Company’s programs are supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Norman Arts Council and the Kirkpatrick Foundation.