Maria Torija has performed Giselle 112 times. As a dancer with Staatsballett Berlin (formerly Deutsche Oper Berlin), Torija, now BalletMets’s academy director, was cast in almost every part aside from …
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By Adam Lanter Nutcracker rehearsals are over, and we’re now headed into the quick pace of summer intensive auditions. It’s not easy to be the parent of a dancer, and …
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It’s not easy being Plum. As a fairy, she’s required to be both breezy and regal, to make her movements look both effortless and intricate. No easy feat for any …
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BalletMet’s upcoming production, Front Row, stands out among the rest of the season’s performances for its uniquely intimate feel. Throughout its 10-show run, this boundary-pushing triple-bill will be held in …
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Which of our 17/18 shows matches your personality? Our 2017-18 40th Anniversary season is packed with groundbreaking World and Company premieres and inspired works. Take this quiz to find out …
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We recently welcomed our new 17/18 dancers to our studios, where they and the rest of the company began rehearsals for our first performance of the season: Parallel Connections. The …
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We have some bittersweet news to share: Dancers Emily Gotschall and David Ward have recently decided not to return for the 2017-2018 season. Emily will retire after being a company …
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Did you know our company dancers get the summer off? BalletMet’s season normally begins in August and runs through May, when the company gets a chance to travel, rest or …
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It’s July, and that means one thing and one thing only here at BalletMet: Christmas. We’re celebrating Christmas in July with our annual Nutcracker savings. Receive 50 percent off your …
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