Engagement

American Midwest Ballet enhances Our community through:

Cultural Enrichment

• Region’s professional dance company
• Talented performers, acclaimed choreographers, skilled teachers
• 22 resident artists hail from around the nation and abroad

Performances

• Three mainstage productions featuring a broad range of repertory
• Notable choreographers from the national dance community
• Historically significant ballets and innovative new works

Student Matinees

• Special performances reaching over 7,500 students
• Engagement with over 100 area schools
• On average, 60% of students served are low income

Workshop Classes

• Held at elementary schools and led by professional dancers
• Over 800 students experience the joy of movement
• Pilot program to provide workshops to marginalized populations

Youth Dancer Programs

• Over 150 youth roles in professional productions
• Mentorship for young artists through AMB Junior Company and Ensemble programs
• Students bring outreach performances to hospitals and nursing homes

Engagement with People In Need

• Roster of more than 30 social service agency partners
• Over 1,000 people in need attend performances free of charge
• Access for those who would not otherwise have the opportunity

Community Partnerships

• Meaningful collaborations with leading organizations
• Partners include Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha Performing Arts, PACE, Opera Omaha, and Omaha Symphony