Ballet Nebraska’s first TV ad set to air
Coming soon to a television screen near you, Ballet Nebraska’s first on-air public service announcement (PSA) aims to intrigue viewers while highlighting ballet’s glamour and elegance. Built on a theme of “Get Ready for Ballet Nebraska,” the video uses tightly-cropped visuals of an attractive couple [...]
Iowa West grant starts countdown for BN debut
A $10,000 grant to Ballet Nebraska from the Iowa West Foundation is helping build the momentum toward the new company’s October debut. “The grant just adds excitement at what is already an exciting time for us,” said artistic director Erika Overturff. “The Iowa West Foundation [...]
Larger than Life!
Two new Ballet Nebraska billboards were just unveiled in Omaha! Check them out at 72nd Street just south of Dodge and I-80 at 50th Street. The billboards feature signature images of Ballet Nebraska artistic director/dancer Erika Overturff and dancer Natasha Grimm. Lamar Outdoor Advertising donated placement [...]
Joslyn performances introduce Omahans to Ballet Nebraska
Ballet Nebraska’s official season doesn’t open until October 2 — but Omahans have been getting a sneak preview of their new professional dance company at Joslyn Art Museum. Ballet Nebraska company members Natasha Grimm and Matthew Carter performed an excerpt from Carter’s 2007 ballet French [...]
Meet Tasha Grimm
You’ve seen her dance for Ballet Nebraska at the Joslyn, and before that in the Omaha Theater Ballet. And you’ve seen her photo in Ballet Nebraska ads, news stories, and even on our billboards! Now, meet dancer Natasha Grimm (Tasha to her friends) in this [...]
Dance for a Chance
Ballet Nebraska will join Youth Emergency Services in their annual “Dance for a Chance” fundraiser to benefit homeless teens. In addition to a dance contest featuring local celebrities, the evening will also include a generous silent auction, raffle packages, hors d’oeuvres, and performances by Ballet [...]
Audition with Less Stress
Welcome to “Student Focus,” our section especially for dance students! Today’s topic is… Auditions! Yikes! Trying out for anything – your school dance team, a show choir, or a student role in a Ballet Nebraska production – can be a nerve-wracking experience. But there are [...]
