Acting Artistic Director of Texas Ballet Theater, Tim O’Keefe, will take on the role of Artistic Director beginning July 1, 2023.
O’Keefe has been a part of the Fort Worth based ballet company for over twenty years, first as Associate Artistic Director in 2002 and then in his current position since last year when Ben Stevenson, O.B.E. stepped down.
“The unanimous decision of the Board of Governors to appoint Tim O’Keefe Artistic Director to a five-year term reflects its confidence in his extraordinary artistry, vision, and leadership. We are extremely excited to collaborate with him to bring the highest level of ballet to stages across the Metroplex and beyond.” – Anne T. Bass, TBT Board of Governors Chairman
O’Keefe is also involved with Texas Ballet Theater School teaching classes and choreographing works such as Peter and the Wolf for Professional Division students.
Tim O'Keefe
Tim O’Keefe began his professional ballet career at Houston Ballet in 1982, where he was promoted to Soloist in 1985 and named a Principal Dancer in 1995. In 1997, he originated the titular role in Stevenson’s Dracula.
O’Keefe has choreographed for Houston Ballet’s Cullen Contemporary Series and Houston Ballet Academy, as well as for TBT with works such as Love Thing, Ragtime Dance, Violin Concerto in D, and the company’s annual Tutu Chic and Caren Koslow Fashion Shows.
During his tenure as Acting Artistic Director, O’Keefe selected the ballets featured in Texas Ballet Theater’s upcoming 2023-2024 season. Ballets include Stevenson’s Dracula and The Nutcracker, Lew Christensen’s Beauty and the Beast and the mixed repertoire production Brilliants featuring George Balanchine’s Rubies, Val Caniparoli’s Without Borders, Grand Pas Classique and Le Corsaire Pas de Deux.
“We are thrilled to have Tim’s artistic vision has he moves into this new role,” said Vanessa Logan, TBT Executive Director. “His leadership reinforces Texas Ballet Theater’s mission of providing the highest caliber productions and education in our communities. “
Featured Photo of Texas Ballet Theater‘s Tim O’Keefe by Steven Visneau. Photo of O’Keefe’s Violin Concerto in D by Amitava Sarkar.
