Mission & Vision

Our Mission

The Heartland Youth Ballet is a pre-professional dance company dedicated to the growth and development of dance students. The Heartland Youth Ballet is committed to providing cultural and education enrichment to the Omaha community. Its purpose is to provide highly-motivated young dancers with the technical training, artistic development, and practical experience needed to perform and train in dance with other pre-professional, professional dancers and teachers.

Our Vision

Create on-going education and dance training
Provide exceptional quality of dance
Establish a strong public identity
Broaden audience acceptance and appreciation of dance
Reach audiences beyond traditional constituencies
Collaborate with other organizations
Grow a solid financial base
Provide opportunities for children to perform full length ballets in a public setting
Create a nurturing environment where children are taught the principles of dance