From their beginning, the Olaetas lived immersed in the artistic world. The correspondence with musicians as important as Guridi, Padre Donosti, Arambarri and Solozabal; direct contact with painters like José María Ucelay or Antonio de Guezala; the librettos of Manuel de la Sota; the scenography of their nephew Eduardo de la Sota; the designs of Uranga and Esquibel; the photographs of Maura y Lara...

Curiosities like the presentation of the Olaeta Ballets by Humprey Bogart and Lauren Bacall on a cruise during one of their trips to America or their relationship with the actors of West Side Story on their third North American tour consolidated their solid relations with the world of dance, as did their relationship with the choreographer Roland Petit or with Igor Moseiev who was inspired by Basque dance steps for the Russian Ballets after seeing a private performance of the Olaeta Ballets. Nureyev and Margot Fontaine practiced daily in the Academia during their 1968 tour.

This spirit continues today and in the diffusion of the legacy of the Olaeta Ballets we are honoured to be assisted by artists and intellectuals of the standing of Néstor Basterretxea, Pedro Olea, José Ibarrola, Kosme de Barañano or José Antonio Arana Martija, amongst others.