Ballet Nebraska, in partnership with Joslyn Art Museum, presents Momentum, celebrating the special exhibition, American Moderns.

Momentum V: International Masters, Ballet Nebraska’s annual mixed-repertory program is a sparkling mix of short ballets in a wide range of styles. Along with several original works, the fifth anniversary presentation of Momentum on Friday, May 1, at 7:30 pm features International Masters, a portfolio of brilliant dance spanning centuries and styles: Marius Petipa’s dazzling 19th century classic ballet, Paquita; 20th century legend George Balanchine’s masterful Valse-Fantaisie; and On My Mother’s Side, a modern-dance classic by groundbreaking choreographer and Nebraska native, Charles Weidman.


Matthew Carter shows off a signature move from Charles Weidman's On My Mother's Side, one of the works that will be seen on Ballet Nebraska's Momentum V: International Masters. Weidman, a modern-dance innovator and Nebraska native, based his work on vignettes from the lives of his own relatives and ancestors. Ballet Nebraska artistic director Erika Overturff calls it "quirky, charming, and utterly original."

Tickets ($19 - $45) are available at ticketomaha.com or by calling (402) 345-0606. As a special benefit, Joslyn members will receive a 15% discount on Momentum tickets purchased by April 24 when they use the code found in Joslyn NOW. Following Friday night’s performance, join Ballet Nebraska for a Patron Reception with the cast! Reception tickets are $25 additional at ticketomaha.com or (402) 345-0606. In addition to the date at Joslyn, Momentum will be performed Sunday, May 3, at 2:00 PM at Iowa Western Community College.



On April 30 and May 1, Momentum school matinees will feature a variety of short dance works, conversation with a choreographer, and the chance for some student groups to tour American Moderns and enjoy a brown bag lunch at the Museum. For space availability, e-mail tsimons@joslyn.org.

For more information, please visit Ballet Nebraska.