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Pacific Midwest Ballet

A collective of Twin Cities dancers making story ballet for modern audiences.

08/14/2022

That's the final bow for the cast of Cupcake Murders, a Ballet! We are so grateful to our talented cast, who spent months in the studio working on this production with us; to the audiences who came to support us at each show and stayed with us through some tech problems at the final show; and to the staff and volunteers of the Minnesota Fringe Festival.

We hope our dancers are putting their feet up and eating some cupcakes today!

08/12/2022

Have you heard? We only have one show left for Cupcake Murders, a Ballet! Come see our bakery open one last time on Saturday, August 13 at 4pm at Augsburg Mainstage.

Please be a little early - the Fringe Festival does not allow late seating. Tickets at the door or here: https://www.fringefestival.org/2022-show-information/cupcake-murders-a-ballet

08/09/2022

We're dancing into our final two performances of Cupcake Murders, a Ballet!

Come to the bakery (aka Augsburg Mainstage) this Thursday at 8:30 or Saturday at 4. Tickets are available at the door or for presale here: https://www.fringefestival.org/2022-show-information/cupcake-murders-a-ballet

Please be a little early! Fringe policy prohibits late seating.

08/05/2022

Our opening night is in the books! We were thrilled to share this story ballet with a live audience. If you missed it, we'll be serving up our cupcakes four more times:

Saturday, August 6 at 8:30PM
Monday, August 8 at 7:00PM
Thursday, August 11 at 8:30PM
Saturday, August 13 at 4:00PM

Please be a little early - Fringe policy does not allow late seating. Details and ticket presales are available at https://www.fringefestival.org/2022-show-information/cupcake-murders-a-ballet.

Photo: alexis_lund_photography

07/29/2022

Today we're introducing Maria Vitelli, a dancer in our cupcake corps. Maria also danced with PMB in Revolt, Robot! and in the 2021 summer recital.

-Why did you want to dance with Pacific Midwest Ballet?

It's fun--and I need some dancing just for fun in my life!

-What is your favorite flavor of cupcake?

Mint chocolate, gluten free, and if it has colorful sprinkles on top, it's automatically better.

-What is your dream role?

Evita!

-Where did you get your dance training?

I've trained at studios around the Twin Cities, and currently at . I'm also a student at Webster University for dance.

-What do you do when you aren't dancing?

Either hanging out with my pibble Ivy, teaching dance at MOMENTum Dance Project, or coloring.

07/20/2022

With our show opening in two weeks, we welcomed Genevieve Waterbury to coach our dancers during our most recent rehearsal! Genevieve shared valuable performance tips and helped our dancers polish their movements and clarify their approaches to their characters. Next up, dress rehearsal!

Get your tickets here: https://www.fringefestival.org/2022-show-information/cupcake-murders-a-ballet

07/19/2022

Next up in our cast is Emily Prebihalo, who will be part of our cupcake corps! We asked Emily:

-Why did you want to dance with Pacific Midwest Ballet?
I grew up being able to perform ballet, but there aren't really opportunities for adults to perform. I love performing--it was my favorite part of dancing as a kid!

-What is your dream role?
Growing up, it was Clara in the Nutcracker at the studio where I trained - BalletMet in Columbus, OH.

-What is your favorite flavor of cupcake?
Chocolate or red velvet.

-What's your day job?
I'm a PhD student in chemistry. Scientists can dance!! (Editor's note: We have at least three scientists in the cast this year!)

07/16/2022

Our cast features continue with Risikat Shon, who will be dancing in our cupcake corps!

-Why did you want to dance with Pacific Midwest Ballet?

I'm an adult learner. I love ballet, but I didn't think there would be a space for me to try performing. PMB created that opportunity and is helping me broaden my horizons.

-Where do you train?

I take classes at Minnesota Dance Theatre and Zenon Dance School.

-What's your dream role?

I'd love to be one of the willis in Giselle. It's nice to punish men sometimes 😀

-What is your favorite flavor of cupcake?

Vanilla--with sprinkles!

-What is your day job?

I am head of communications for the City of Brooklyn Park.

07/15/2022

Were you wanting a better view of that secret baker handshake we showed? You're in luck! alexis_lund_photography captured some lovely images from a recent rehearsal. This top-secret maneuver requires complete concentration from our three bakery owners!

Get your tickets here: https://www.fringefestival.org/2022-show-information/cupcake-murders-a-ballet

📸 Alexis Lund

07/13/2022

Our next featured dancer is Autumn Goetting! Autumn is a cupcake in our cupcake corps, dancing with PMB for the first time this summer.

~Why did you want to dance with PMB?
I just had a baby in January, and I'm getting back into it!

~What is your favorite kind of cupcake?
Marble

~What is your dream role?
Any work by Martha Graham

~Where did you get your dance training?
Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Theatre & Dance

07/11/2022

Three weeks til showtime, and our cast has finished their first full run-through! Here is a sneak peak of our three bakery owners finishing their very secret handshake while our dancers wait for their own scenes. We're polishing our story and getting ready to welcome you on opening night - August 4 at 10pm!

Get your tickets here: https://www.fringefestival.org/2022-show-information/cupcake-murders-a-ballet

07/06/2022

This week we're featuring dancer Solveig Mebust! You may recognize her from Grand Jeté, our local independent dancewear store. Solveig is performing with PMB for the first time this year, taking on the role of one of three co-owners of a successful cupcake bakery.

~Why did you want to perform with Pacific Midwest Ballet?
I haven't performed since I was a teenager, and I missed it!

~What's your favorite flavor of cupcake?
Salted caramel - with filling in the middle so there's a surprise.

~What is your dream role?
Giselle

~Where did you train?
I trained at St. Paul City Ballet, and now I dance at St Paul Ballet and Ballet Co.Laboratory

~What is your day job?
I'm the Director of Operations at Grand Jete!

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Fridley, MN
55432

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http://www.pacificmidwestballet.com/

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