Heartland Youth Ballet, a performance group that is part of Robin Welch Dance Arts in Omaha, has been chosen to be Nebraska’s only member of Regional Dance America.

RDA, a national organization, fosters the education and growth of dance students, choreographers, directors and dance companies.

Students will have access to master classes, learn dances created by resident and guest choreographers, and meet other dance students at an annual four-day RDA gathering. This year’s gathering is May 18-21 in Pittsburgh.

Local auditions for Heartland Youth Ballet will be held at the Robin Welch Dance Arts studio in April. Information: 402-237-8801 or online at robinwelchdance.com

From the Omaha World-Herald, published February 20, 2011

Bob Fischbach