Dance

"Off the Floor: Creations in Studio K" --- a Trio of New, Exciting Works --- Returns to Tulsa Ballet

Rich Fisher — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:14:28 +0000

On this edition of ST, we chat with Marcello Angelini, who's been the Artistic Director at Tulsa Ballet since 1995. Angelini tells us about the latest production from his world-renowned company, which opened over the weekend, on the 3rd, and which will continue through Sunday the 12th at Tulsa Ballet's Studio K space, near 45th Place and Peoria Avenue in Tulsa.

Choreographer Val Caniparoli Returns to Tulsa Ballet with "Lady of the Camellias"

Rich Fisher — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:14:33 +0000

Tulsa Ballet will soon present "Lady of the Camellias," with performances scheduled for February 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the Tulsa PAC.

Jazz, Ballet, and Contemporary Styles Blend Seamlessly in the Work of River North Dance Chicago

Rich Fisher — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:12:05 +0000

On this installment of ST, we speak by phone with Frank Chaves, the artistic director of River North Dance Chicago, a critically acclaimed dance organization, founded in 1989, that continues to perform at leading venues around the world. This company is recognized for its skilled and emotive dancers, stimulating music, and bold choreography. Chaves, who's also the company's main choreographer (and who's been with the company for two decades now), tells us that River North Dance Chicago is especially dedicated to merging jazz, ballet, and contemporary styles of movement.

Tulsa Ballet's Alfonso Martin Looks Back on His Stellar Career in Dance --- and Previews "Dracula"

Rich Fisher — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:11:13 +0000

We are pleased to welcome to ST Alfonso Martin, a Principal Dancer with Tulsa Ballet who first joined the company in 1998 as a Demi-Soloist. This season, Martin's 14th with TulsaBallet, will be his last; he's decided to "go out while still on top" in terms of his retirement from dancing.

Choregus Productions Begins a New Season of Cutting-Edge Dance and Memorable Music Here in Tulsa

Rich Fisher — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:36:44 +0000

On this installment of StudioTulsa, we speak with Ken Tracy, the founder of (and programming director for) the Tulsa-based nonprofit arts organization known as Choregus Productions.

Tulsa Ballet Presents a Work by Wayne McGregor, One of the World's Top Contemporary Choreographers

Rich Fisher — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:53:56 +0000

On this installment of ST, we present a conversation with Wayne McGregor, who's the artistic director of Random Dance, which is the Resident Company at Sadler's Wells Theatre in London; McGregor is also the Resident Choreographer of The Royal Ballet. Indeed, he's among the leading names in the ballet world, known for his ground-breaking collaborations in the areas of dance, film, music, visual art, technology, and science.

Tulsa Ballet Concludes Its Season with "Off the Floor: Creations in Studio K"

Rich Fisher — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:29:41 +0000

Today, we welcome back to our program Marcello Angelini, who's been the artistic director at Tulsa Ballet since 1995.