About us
Our Story
Oil Region Ballet is in the business of changing and shaping lives. The Oil Region Ballet (ORB) was created in 2009 to provide greater options for dancers with the skill to perform on a pre-professional level and pair them with professional dancers in an environment of support and discipline. ORB endeavors to bring guest instructors and Master Classes to area dancers within our communities, while also offering opportunities to explore the outside dance world.
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ORB wishes to establish a love of ballet within our communities and pass the joy of dance on to audiences, especially young people who may have artistic dreams of their own. In this way, ORB hopes to nurture a passion for the art of ballet which will carry forward through future generations. Through all of our endeavors we hope to display the conviction behind our beliefs.
Contrary to common misconception, ORB is NOT a dance studio.
Instead of aligning with a single local dance studio, we draw talent and support from multiple surrounding communities. We are independent and offer our services to all dance studios, dancers, and communities. Our organization operates primarily as an all-volunteer entity, dedicated to serving our community.
Things we do:
Create professional productions
Community youth events
Offer dance master classes
Offer scholarship opportunities
School outreach programs
Support local businesses
Offer free or reduced attendance
Rent studio space from local studios
Rent theater space from historic theaters