American Midwest Ballet
American Midwest Ballet, formerly named Ballet Nebraska, is a dance company based in Council Bluffs, IA, serving the local community. The company's season typically consists of three productions including The Nutcracker, a story ballet, and usually some mixed repertory work.
| American Midwest Ballet | |
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| General information | |
| Name | American Midwest Ballet |
| Previous names | Ballet Nebraska |
| Year founded | October 2010 |
| Principal venue | Polina and Bob Schlott Theater (Council Bluffs, IA) United States  |
| Website | amballet.org |
| Other | |
| Associated schools | American Midwest Ballet School |
In 2018, Ballet Nebraska changed its name to American Midwest Ballet. The American Midwest Ballet School began operations in 2019 after originally collaborating with the company in previous seasons as a private youth dance studio, which also served as a rented space for rehearsals and was co-owned by the ballet master.
The Nutcracker is performed each year with local students in many roles.
Company repertoire includes works of guest choreographers Paul Boos,[1] Peter Anastos, Nilas Martins, Harrison McEldowney, Mariana Olivera, Jeff Satinoff, Edward Truitt, Frank Chaves, Tatiana Bechenova, and Ann Reinking.
Other works: Swing, Swing, Swing!, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Dracula, Alice In Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.