2026|2027 SEASON AUDITIONS
We appreciate your interest in American Midwest Ballet. At this time we are not accepting audition materials. Please visit this page in December 2025 for more information on our upcoming auditions.
American Midwest Ballet values diversity. We welcome and encourage professionally trained dancers of all backgrounds to apply.
Benefits include worker’s compensation insurance, mental health & cash benefits, a retirement plan, pointe shoes, physical therapy & chiropractic care.
The company performs a mix of classical and contemporary works by both its artistic staff and a roster of renowned guests. A typical season includes three mainstage productions – a mixed-repertory program, The Nutcracker, and a full-length ballet – as well as touring throughout the region and beyond.
Our beautiful new home at the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center offers state-of-the-art rehearsal and performance facilities. We also perform at the historic Orpheum Theater in Omaha.


How to apply:
Auditions for professional dancers are by invitation only. Interested dancers should email the following materials to audition@amballet.org:

- Current resumé with 3 professional references
- Head shot
- Dance photo
- A short audition video including a classical variation, partnering, adagio in the center, pirouettes, petit allegro with battu jumps and grand allegro.
- Include performance footage if available.
- Please do not submit barre work.
After the artistic staff has reviewed the audition materials, selected dancers will be invited to Council Bluffs, IA (USA) for an in-person audition at our studios located at 1001 S 6th St Council Bluffs, IA 51501.
For questions regarding auditions, please contact us at audition@amballet.org
Travel planning notes
The closest full-service airport to the Hoff Center is Omaha’s Eppley Airfield (OMA.)
Suggestions for accommodations near the Hoff Center:
Moxy Omaha Downtown Hotel – 409 S. 12th St., Omaha, NE 68102
My Place Hotel – 2281 S. 35th St., Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Fairfield Inn & Suites – 520 30th Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51501
We look forward to meeting you!