The story behind ‘Becoming Violet’
When we set out to make “Becoming Violet,” our just-released video featuring six of our company dancers, the goal was simple: Create something that beautifully celebrates the uniting power of art. …
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5 new dancers, 20 returning dancers make up BalletMet’s 2016/17 company
BalletMet’s professional company is welcoming five new dancers, including the promotion of BalletMet 2 dancer Austin Moholt-Siebert, and 20 returning dancers for its 2016/17 season. The four dancers selected from …
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Christmas in July: Celebrate with half off ‘Nutcracker’ tickets
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. To redeem, simply follow the …
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5 things to know about our 2016 summer intensive
Monday, June 27, marked the first day of our academy’s 2016 summer intensive, a rigorous training program designed to prepare pre-professional students for a career in dance. They’re selected by …
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BalletMet partners with Reynoldsburg school for STEM project
Technology’s role in the performing arts was the focus of a recent collaboration between BalletMet and Reynoldburg’s eSTEM Academy. The initiative, supported by a grant from Time Warner Cable Connect …
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Q&A: Trainee-turned-professional-dancer Sara Warren
BalletMet Dance Academy’s Trainee Program is also commonly referred to as our pre-professional program. Its goal: to prepare dancers for a long career at a professional company. For Sara Warren, …
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BalletMet receives PNC Arts Alive grant for interactive ‘Romeo and Juliet’ experience
BalletMet is one of eight Central Ohio arts organizations to receive a grant from the PNC Foundation through PNC Arts Alive. The grant, totaling $40,000, will be put toward multiple …
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BalletMet launches search for new academy director
For the past two years, BalletMet’s Dance Academy has had the privilege of being led by Director Timothy Lynch, who encouraged more boys to pursue dance through the creation of …
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Dancer Samantha Lewis to retire following ‘Sleeping Beauty’
Samantha Lewis can’t remember a Christmas without Nutcracker. She’s been a dancer since she was 4 and a company member since she was 19 (she’s 27 now). So she didn’t …
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