This intensive program is designed for students ages 11-18 who are interested in pursuing a professional career in ballet. The Day Program is by audition or invitation only. Students train approx. 22 hours per week with a variety of classes including ballet technique, pointe, variations, repertoire, modern technique, contemporary, improv, jazz technique, character dance, Pilates, and conditioning. Students will also receive seminars on topics such as resume writing, auditioning, dancer wellness, acting, and more. Classes are held on weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with additional optional morning classes on Saturday. Students who participate in the Day Program must complete their academics through homeschool or online study.
This program is designed for students ages 18-22 who are interested in pursuing a professional career in ballet or dance in higher education. The Post-Graduate Program is by audition or invitation only. Students train approx. 22 hours per week with a variety of classes including ballet technique, pointe, variations, repertoire, modern technique, contemporary, improv, jazz technique, character dance, Pilates, and conditioning.
Students will also receive seminars on topics such as resume writing, auditioning, dancer wellness, acting, and more. Classes are held on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with an additional optional morning class on Saturday.
Post-Graduates will gain performing experience in contemporary and classical works. These performance opportunities include company productions (thru student audition), Outreach performances with the Oklahoma City Ballet Studio Company, and the end of the year Spring Performance. In addition, Post-Graduates will participate in the BRIDGE Choreography Initiative (BCI), where they have the opportunity to gain experience in choreography, marketing, stage management, rehearsal direction, and company management.
To audition for the Day/Post-Graduate Program please complete the following and send to auditions@okcballet.com
1) Please pay the $35 Audition Fee by clicking here
2) Submit two (2) photos including: Headshot and First Arabesque
3) Submit Video - no longer than 10 minutes. (Links must be active without a permission request needed.)
Video Audition Requirements:
Female dancers should wear a solid-colored leotard and pink tights (or tights complementary to skin tone). Male dancers should wear a fitted white shirt and solid-colored tights.
Barre Work (One Side Only)
Plié Tendu Dégagé Ronde de Jambe Fondu Grand Battement
Center Work (Ladies En Pointe - Age 16+)
Adagio Pirouette Petit Allegro Grand Allegro
Pointe Exercises (Beginner Students - May be performed at barre)
Relevé Échappé Passé
Men’s Exercises:
Tour en L’air Tours a la Seconde Entrechat
The Yvonne Chouteau School is pleased to have Eleve Dancewear as the official dancewear of our Pre-Professional and Professional Divisions. These beautifully constructed leotards/skirts/shirts can be purchased thru the Yvonne Chouteau School or thru the Eleve website: https://www.elevedancewear.com/
The Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School will present end-of-year performances on May 20, 2023. This will give students the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned, in addition to continuing their dance education with participation in a performance event.
Other performance opportunities include participation in Oklahoma City Ballet company productions (by audition) and coaching/preparation for ballet competitions, such as the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP).