Oklahoma Performing Arts (OPA)

Oklahoma Performing Arts (OPA) is a 501(c)(3), 509(a)(2) nonprofit helping every Oklahoman build character, confidence, and leadership through authentic classical arts education, community engagement, and accessible performing arts opportunities.

OPAN – Open Lessons

Classical ballet, traditional tap, jazz, acting, voice, piano, movement, and acrobatics for ages 3–19, developing discipline, confidence, resilience, and artistry.

Allenato – All-Youth Performing Arts Company

Dedicated young artists strengthen their training through productions, leadership, and community service.

LUEY – Community Theatre

Community theatre connecting generations through productions that inspire creativity, confidence, and collaboration.

@Studio One

OPA's black box theatre where artists and organizations create, develop, and present new work.

iExperience

Weekly classical ballet, traditional tap, and performing arts instruction in Oklahoma public schools, expanding access and supporting student growth.

PAV (Piano • Acting • Voice)

Elementary students discover piano, acting, and voice while building creativity, communication, collaboration, and self-expression.

SHINE Adult Wellness

Movement, music, and community promoting wellness and lifelong learning.

Somatic Movement & Dance

Led by Madsen Movement, mindful movement improves mobility, balance, body awareness, stress reduction, and well-being through an ISMETA-recognized practitioner certified in Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis.

Community Partnerships

OPA partners with schools, municipalities, businesses, arts organizations, and philanthropists to expand arts education across Oklahoma.

Teaching Artists

Professional artists trained in education, child development, communication, safety, and individualized instruction.

In Closing

OPA believes the performing arts are far more than performances—they build stronger people and stronger communities. Every lesson, rehearsal, production, outreach partnership, and community experience develops discipline, creativity, leadership, compassion, and joy.

Whether a child takes a first ballet class, a teenager prepares for the stage, an adult discovers movement for wellness, or a family experiences live theatre together, every participant is welcomed, encouraged, challenged, and celebrated. We believe every person who takes breath has inherent value and deserves the opportunity to grow, create, belong, and experience the joy of the arts. Together, we are creatively growing character—one artist, one family, and one community at a time.