There’s no denying that George Balanchine, master choreographer of the 20th century and founder of New York City Ballet, has influenced the way in which today’s choreographers mold their dances….
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“When should I enroll my child in dance classes?” It’s a question our academy staff is asked often. BalletMet’s academy is split between three age groups: The Children’s Division focuses…
The costume creations for Dorothy and the Prince of Oz are nothing short of spectacular. On stage, they burst with color, sending the audience on a journey with Dorothy from…
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…
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…
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 which...
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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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