American Midwest Ballet
American Midwest Ballet, is a local dance company based in Council Bluffs. In 2018, Ballet Nebraska changed its name to American Midwest Ballet. In 2019, the company took over operations of Motion 41, a dance school and youth studio that also served as a rented space for company rehearsals. The studio was renamed American Midwest Ballet School.
| 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, Iowa) United States |
| Website | amballet.org |
| Other | |
| Associated schools | American Midwest Ballet School |
Company repertoire includes an annual production of The Nutcracker featuring local student dancers. Past works included pieces from guest choreographers Paul Boos,[1] Peter Anastos, Nilas Martins, Harrison McEldowney, Mariana Olivera, Jeff Satinoff, Edward Truitt, Frank Chaves, and Ann Reinking.
Other works: Swing, Swing, Swing!, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Dracula, Alice In Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.