Odessa Arts

First Friday ODTX!
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) and 9 more dates | Downtown Odessa, 79761, United States
First Friday ODTX is a monthly gathering every first Friday of the month for residents and visitors of downtown Odessa. Each month, the streets are lively and colorful with music, games, and delicious food. There are unbeatable deals from local businesses and exciting opportunities to collect amazing giveaways. The event is open to all ages and caters to everyone’s interests. For music lovers, there are live performances by local bands and artists, while foodies can indulge in a diverse range of street eats. Downtown shops and eateries will offer special promotions. First Friday ODTX event brings vibrancy and community spirit to downtown Odessa, making it the perfect place to spend a Friday evening.

Junior Intensive by Midland Festival Ballet
2026-06-01 09:00 - 2026-06-11 12:00 | Midland Festival Ballet, 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
For dancers ages 10-12. Age cutoff date is May 15, 2026.
June 1-11
Mondays – Thursdays 9am-12pm
$500 (or $250/week)
Full amount due on May 1.
MFB’s Junior Intensive is a two-week immersive dance experience designed to strengthen technique and artistry. Perfect for dancers new to intensives, this program begins with daily ballet classes and expands into a variety of styles, conditioning and stretching sessions, variations, and “focus” classes dedicated to mastering pirouettes, jumps. With consistent training and expert guidance, dancers will build strength, improve flexibility, and develop injury-prevention habits—all while discovering new possibilities in dance. Along the way, they’ll enjoy a supportive environment that encourages confidence and friendships, making the experience both fun and rewarding. This intensive not only accelerates growth but also lays the foundation for future intensives and performance opportunities, opening doors to exciting possibilities in their dance journey.
Dress Code
Girls: Leotard, Tights, Ballet Slippers. Hair must be worn in a ballet bun.
Boys: White T-Shirt, Black Shorts, Ballet Slippers.
ATTN: COMPANY & JUNIOR COMPANY DANCERS
You MUST take at least 2 weeks of training over the summer. This is for your safety, as regular class attendance is the #1 way to prevent injury. Failure to comply will jeopardize Company placement. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Prince & Princess Camp: Session 1 by Midland Festival Ballet
2026-06-01 09:30 - 2026-06-04 11:30 | Midland Festival Ballet, 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
For dancers ages 3-4 by May 15, 2026. Must be potty trained.
SESSION 1
Mon. June 1 – Thurs. June 4
9:30-11:30am

SESSION 2
Mon. June 15 – Thurs. June 18
9:30-11:30am

SESSION 3
Mon. June 22 – Thurs. June 25
9:30-11:30am

$155/session
Full amount due at registration.
Our most popular camp incorporates basic ballet, creative movement, crafts, and story-time. Coordination, rhythm, and ballet class discipline are emphasized throughout the camp while creating the opportunity for your dancer to express themselves through dance.
Dress Code
Girls: Leotard, Socks, Ballet Slippers. Hair must be worn in a ballet bun.
Boys: White T-Shirt, Black Shorts, Ballet Slippers.

Summer Intensive by Midland Festival Ballet
2026-06-01 10:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00 | Midland Festival Ballet, 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
For dancers ages 12+ and younger dancers who have 1+ year of En Pointe training. Age cutoff date is May 15, 2025.
June 1-12
Mondays – Thursdays 1:00-5:00pm
Fridays 10am-12pm
$600 (or $300/week)
Full amount due on May 1.
MFB’s Summer Intensive is a three week intensive dance experience designed for continued development of students’ technique and artistry. Attendees will enjoy classes of various styles, some taught by world class guest teachers.
JUNE 1-5 FEATURED GUEST TEACHER: MAIQUI MANOSA

Maiqui Manosa is an internationally acclaimed ballet artist, coach, and stager whose distinguished career spans performance, teaching, and staging for major companies worldwide.
Originally from the Philippines, Maiqui began her professional journey with Philippine Ballet Theatre before joining Atlanta Ballet, where she rose to the rank of Principal Dancer. During her tenure, she captivated audiences in iconic roles such as Kitri in Don Quixote, Giselle in Giselle, and leading parts in Balanchine masterpieces including Serenade (as The Dark Angel), Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, and Prodigal Son (as The Siren).
Maiqui’s artistry has been recognized through numerous invitations to stage and coach productions for companies such as Kansas City Ballet, Nashville Ballet, and Ballet Hawaii, where she is a sought-after faculty member for their prestigious Summer Intensive. She is widely respected for her ability to bring narrative depth and musicality to every performance.
Her contributions to the art form have earned her accolades as a Val Caniparoli Stager and a trusted collaborator for works that demand both technical precision and dramatic interpretation.

JUNE 8-12 FEATURED GUEST TEACHER: KARISSA SKIBA

Karisa Skiba began her ballet training at Central Wisconsin School of Ballet with Madam Karkar, whose mentorship inspired her pursuit of a professional career. She later received a scholarship to study in New York City with the Joffrey Ballet Academy before continuing her training at Monona Academy of Dance in Madison. Karisa earned scholarships with Wisconsin Dance Ensemble, Milwaukee Ballet, and Boston Ballet, and trained with many renowned teachers.
At age 19, she joined Milwaukee Ballet, where she performed for 13 years, also appearing with Chautauqua Ballet and as a guest artist throughout the Midwest.
After relocating to the Washington, DC area, Karisa earned her Classical Power Pilates Comprehensive Certification in New York City with Bob Liekens. She has since combined her expertise in dance and Pilates to guide dancers and clients toward health, wellness, and professional success. Her teaching experience includes Milwaukee Ballet School, the University of Wisconsin, and coaching elite dancers for YAGP and the World Ballet Competition.
While living in Tanzania, she founded Ballet with Karisa, a ballet curriculum for young dancers. She currently teaches at Skye Ballet Center in Herndon, VA, while running a thriving Pilates business.

Dress Code
Girls: Leotard, Tights, Ballet Slippers. Hair must be worn in a ballet bun.
Boys: White T-Shirt, Black Shorts, Ballet Slippers.
ATTN: COMPANY & JUNIOR COMPANY DANCERS
You MUST take at least 2 weeks of training over the summer. This is for your safety, as regular class attendance is the #1 way to prevent injury. Failure to comply will jeopardize Company placement. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Let's Dance Camp: Session 1 by Midland Festival Ballet
2026-06-01 13:30 - 2026-06-04 15:30 | Midland Festival Ballet, 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
For dancers ages 8-9 by May 15, 2026.

SESSION 1
Mon. June 1 – Thurs. June 4
1:30-3:30pm

SESSION 2
Mon. June 8 – Thurs. June 11
1:30-3:30pm

$155/session
Full amount due at registration.
The perfect camp for your young dancer to strengthen, improve, even advance their skills! The everyday classes enable them to develop coordination, strength, and mobility nearly twice as fast as they would during the school year! They’ll make grande jetes forward in their ballet education; and they’ll finish proud, excited, and ready for their next steps. Ballet technique, coordination, rhythm, and ballet class discipline are emphasized throughout the camp while creating the opportunity for your dancer to express themselves through dance!
Dress Code
Girls: Leotard, Tights, Ballet Slippers. Hair must be worn in a ballet bun.
Boys: White T-Shirt, Black Shorts, Ballet Slippers.

Ballet Camp: Sleeping Beauty by Midland Festival Ballet
2026-06-08 09:30 - 2026-06-11 11:30 | Midland Festival Ballet, 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
For dancers ages 5-7 by May 15, 2026.

SLEEPING BEAUTY
Mon. June 8 – Thurs. June 11
9:30-11:30am

SWAN LAKE
Mon. June 15 – Thurs. June 18
1:00-3:00pm

THE NUTCRACKER
Mon. June 22 – Thurs. June 25
1:00-3:00pm

$155/session
Full amount due at registration.
Our ballet camps incorporate the choreography, music, and history of some of the world’s most famous ballets! It’s a great introduction to the art of story-telling through dance. Ballet technique, coordination, rhythm, and ballet class discipline are emphasized throughout the camp while creating the opportunity for your dancer to express themselves through dance!
Dress Code
Girls: Leotard, Tights, Ballet Slippers. Hair must be worn in a ballet bun.
Boys: White T-Shirt, Black Shorts, Ballet Slippers.

Let's Dance Camp: Session 2 by Midland Festival Ballet
2026-06-08 13:30 - 2026-06-11 15:30 | Midland Festival Ballet, 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, 79705, United States

Prince & Princess Camp: Session 2 by Midland Festival Ballet
2026-06-15 09:30 - 2026-06-18 11:30 | Midland Festival Ballet, 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, 79705, United States

Ballet Camp: Swan Lake by Midland Festival Ballet
2026-06-15 13:00 - 2026-06-18 15:00 | Midland Festival Ballet, 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, 79705, United States

Beginning Pointe Workshop
2026-06-20 13:00 - 2026-06-30 16:00 | Midland Festival Ballet, 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
For dancers beginning En Pointe training.
July 20-30
Mondays – Thursdays 1:00-4:00pm
$500
Registration closes May 1, Full amount due July 1.
MFB’s Beginning Pointe Workshop is designed to give dancers the knowledge, strength, and confidence needed for a safe and successful transition to pointe. They’ll begin with a ballet class, and then move on to foundational pointe exercises at the barre and center that build stability and alignment, helping prevent injury and promote long-term success. They’ll also sew their shoes and learn about proper shoe care. Dancers that are beginning En Pointe training are strongly encouraged to attend. Dancers moving up to En Pointe training will be notified by March 6.
Dress Code: Leotard, Tights, Ballet Slippers, Pointe Shoes. Hair must be worn in a ballet bun.
ATTN: COMPANY & JUNIOR COMPANY DANCERS
You MUST take at least 2 weeks of training over the summer. This is for your safety, as regular class attendance is the #1 way to prevent injury. Failure to comply will jeopardize Company placement. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Prince & Princess Camp: Session 3 by Midland Festival Ballet
2026-06-22 09:30 - 2026-06-25 11:30 | Midland Festival Ballet, 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, 79705, United States

Ballet Camp: The Nutcracker by Midland Festival Ballet
2026-06-22 13:00 - 2026-06-25 15:00 | Midland Festival Ballet, 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, 79705, United States

Pre-Season Classes: Session 1 by Midland Festival Ballet
2026-07-20 15:30 - 2026-07-23 17:30 | Midland Festival Ballet, 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
For dancers ages 12+ and younger dancers who have 1+ year of En Pointe training.
Age cutoff date is May 15, 2026.

SESSION 1
Mon. July 20 – Thurs. July 23
3:30-5:30pm

SESSION 2
Mon. July 27 – Thurs. July 30
3:30-5:30pm

$120/session
Full amount due at registration.
Regular dance class attendance isn’t just good for improving your technique. It’s also the #1 way to avoid injury! Register for Summer Classes today to maintain your strength and flexibility while protecting your body during the summer break.
Dress Code: Leotard, Tights, Ballet Slippers, Pointe Shoes. Hair must be worn in a ballet bun.
ATTN: COMPANY & JUNIOR COMPANY DANCERS
You MUST take at least 2 weeks of training over the summer. This is for your safety, as regular class attendance is the #1 way to prevent injury. Failure to comply will jeopardize Company placement. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Pre-Season Classes: Session 2 by Midland Festival Ballet
2026-07-27 15:30 - 2026-07-30 17:30 | Midland Festival Ballet, 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
