American Midwest Ballet’s student matinees are shorter versions of our productions designed with students in mind. Each performance features a discussion with our artistic staff during the show and access to a custom study guide to help students and teachers prepare for the experience.
- Connects to a variety of state arts standards and other areas of study
- Free or reduced admission for K-12 students and faculty/staff members through community funding partnerships
- Busing reimbursements available for Title I schools
- Approximately one hour long
- Three annual student matinees offered at two locations
- An exhilarating performance showcasing varied works, dance styles, and choreographers
- Hoff Center, Council Bluffs
- October 16 & 17, 2025
- K-12 schools: Free
- Homeschools: $6/student, $15/adult
- A favorite holiday ballet with a charming story and brilliant classical dancing
- Orpheum Theater, Omaha
- December 4 & 5, 2025
- Coordinated through Omaha Performing Arts (O-PA)
- $5/person, financial assistance available
- For more information visit o-pa.org/student-matinee-series, call 402-661-8503, or email sms@o-pa.org
- Shakespeare’s most-beloved romantic comedy springs to life in this delightful ballet
- Hoff Center, Council Bluffs
- April 9 & 10, 2026
- K-12 schools: Free
- Homeschools: $6/student, $15/adult
Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
1001 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Orpheum Theater
409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Comments from Participants
During the performance a student turned around and said that this is the most amazing thing she had ever seen!
– Elementary school teacher
I am very glad you donated the money for us to see the ballet. I will always have that memory in my head. I absolutely love dancing and the show made me smile each time they danced. Which was all the time.
– Fifth grade student
Thank you for paying for us to go to the really fun ballet. I usually don’t like ballets. But this one inspired me that ballets aren’t just for girls.
– Fifth grade student
Our building serves a primarily low income, high risk population. Most have very little, if any, exposure to quality ballet performances. It is amazing to see these young ‘tough’ kids soften during the performance, sit up, and pay attention. – High school teacher
For questions regarding American Midwest Ballet’s education programs, please contact education@amballet.org.