Matthew Carter Discusses Life, Work and Momentum
Omaha audiences will see Matthew Carter in many roles this ballet season, but his latest role is that of choreographer. Carter, ballet master and company dancer at Ballet Nebraska, is presenting his newest original work, Bacchanale Variations, at the company’s spring 2012 production of Momentum [...]
‘Nutcracker’ cast visits ‘Morning Blend’
November 23, 2011 — Artistic director Erika Overturff and cast members of ‘The Nutcracker’ visited KMTV’s ‘Morning Blend’ show today to give the hosts and viewers a preview of Ballet Nebraska’s upcoming production of the classic holiday ballet. Erika talked about why there are so [...]
‘The Nutcracker’ – Dancers’ Stories
What would you do if you were dancing in the Snow scene of ‘The Nutcracker,’ and it started snowing M&Ms instead of snowflakes? Sooner or later, almost every dancer in America performs in The Nutcracker, and almost everyone has at least one Nutcracker story! We [...]
‘Morning Blend’ hosts get early ‘Nutcracker’ audition
July 13, 2011 — Ballet Nebraska artistic director Erika Overturff again paid a visit to KMTV’s ‘Morning Blend’ show today, giving the shows’s hosts an up-close-and-personal preview of Saturday’s children’s auditions for ‘The Nutcracker.’ Erika talked about the audition process and the production, gave some [...]
Meet Sasha York
Sasha York is one of three international dancers at Ballet Nebraska who now call Omaha home. Sasha dances the title role in Winthrop Corey’s Dracula when Ballet Nebraska opens its second season at the Orpheum Theater this October 28. Originally from Chelyabinsk, Russia, [...]
Donate Blood with Dracula
There is nothing scarier than a blood shortage. Dracula and his Vampire Brides teamed up on October 24 with the American Red Cross to make a donation to the blood bank – rather than a withdrawal. Millard Public Library was the setting this time for [...]
Auditions for Ballet Nebraska ensembles and productions
Please check our Youth Auditions page regularly for new audition information. Ballet Nebraska is pleased to announce upcoming auditions for young dancers. Repertory Ensemble Next Audition: Please contact Motion 41 Dance for individual consideration. Ballet Nebraska II Next Audition: Spring and Summer 2012 Ballet Nebraska’s [...]
