BalletMet’s Academy students train regularly in classical ballet and other techniques. Outside of the studio, their education continues through viewing live performance, where they see their hard work in a …
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BalletMet is delighted to welcome Iris R. Dávila to the professional company! She joins us after a stunning season with BalletMet 2. Originally from Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, Iris first …
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Ballet has a complicated history when it comes to race and costuming. Various individuals and organizations have been working towards progress for some time. Here in Columbus, BalletMet is taking …
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Rhythm on the River is a special performance for BalletMet. It is the one where we can connect most directly with our community. This season, our 45th anniversary and Artistic …
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BalletMet welcomes Erica Alvarado to the company! Erica was born in Tucson, Arizona, and began her dance training at Ballet Arts in Tucson, under the direction of Mary Beth Cabana, where …
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BalletMet’s professional company is welcoming eight new dancers, including the promotion of BalletMet 2 dancer Iris R. Davila, and 18 returning dancers for its 2022/23 season. The new dancers hail …
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Spotlight: Academy dancers… Phoebe Ing and Sumi Ichikawa Phoebe is a student in the BalletMet Dance Academy and has been dancing for 9 years. Sumi is a trainee …
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teacher spotlight: quianna simpson Photo credit: Terry Gilliam Quianna is a Columbus native who began studying African Dance at age 7. She has taught in many after school and outreach …
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Dancers from BalletMet 2 and The Ohio State University Department of Dance performed Martha Graham’s Steps in the Street (1936) / Devastation–Homelessness–Exile during the Dance on Mount Vernon performance on October …
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