Reviews: ‘Carmen.maquia’ is ‘vibrant,’ ‘an emotional force’
The reviews are in, and Columbus can’t get enough of Carmen.maquia. Haven’t seen it yet? Lucky for you, we have four more shows: Feb. 11-14 (making it a perfect Valentine’s …
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From Summer Intensive to Trainee: Rose Montgomery-Webb’s story
When it comes to Summer Intensives, auditioning and choosing the right program can be a daunting process—for young dancers and their parents. It’s good to talk to someone who’s been …
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Choreographer Gustavo Ramirez Sansano on the making of ‘Carmen.maquia’
Spanish Choreographer Gustavo Ramirez Sansano is no stranger to BalletMet. His World Premiere of Lovely Together appeared in Innovations and the well-received 18+1 in New Directions/New Works in our 13-14 season. …
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400 guests celebrate the season at BalletMet’s 2015 Nutcracker Ball
More than 400 special guests attended our 2015 Nutcracker Ball on Saturday, Dec. 12, at L Brands World Headquarters. The annual ball is our largest fundraising event of the year, …
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Throwback Thursday: 5 fun facts about our Nutcracker vs. Mouse King series
It all started with a dream. As the Nutcracker was nestled all snug in his bed, visions of a chess game with the Mouse King danced in his head. And …
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What it’s like to have a child in ‘The Nutcracker’
This isn’t Karen Hardin’s first rodeo, er, Nutcracker. Her son, Talton, 10, has been in the production for three years now, and daughter Aileigh, 14, is going on her second …
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Q&A: Olivia Clark on retirement, favorite roles and what’s next
[image_with_animation image_url=”7462″ alignment=”center” animation=”None”]Longtime dancer Olivia Clark will take her final bow Saturday, Nov. 7, at the last performance of Dracula. Ms. Clark has been with BalletMet since 1998, totaling 18 …
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‘Dracula’ Makeup Artist Michele Rees on turning dancers into characters
Fake blood, grease paint and tooth enamel. Michele Rees, freelance makeup artist, will be working with all three over the next two weekends as she assists our costume shop backstage …
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A Celebration of the Life of Cheri Mitchell
Please join us for a Celebration of the Life of Cheri Mitchell on Saturday, October 24, at 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Hear memorials from Cheri’s friends and family, …
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