The American Folk Ballet is a 20-member professional dance troupe accompanied by singing and narration that is dedicated to presenting the heritage of the American spirit. The works of its founder, choreographer Burch Mann, are at the core of the company’s repertoire. The group has performed across the United States and internationally with programs focusing on the roots, folk history, substance and style of the American experience. The work communicates the spirit of a nation and its people through a unique form of expressive dance based on classical ballet styles.

“Who needs diplomats when you have Burch Mann's American Folk Ballet?” -The Moscow (Russian) News