Dance in Schools
BalletMet’s Standards-based in-school programs focus on providing physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development for all levels and ages through creative, enjoyable and dynamic movement. Learn more about how our programs are positively impacting young lives below. Programs for all classrooms, Pre-K – 12th grade
Morning at the Ballet
More than 10,000 children a year witness the enchantment of BalletMet’s Morning at the Ballet. Join children from around central Ohio for these engaging field trips designed to introduce students to dance and theatre. Reserved for elementary, middle and high school groups, Morning at the Ballet gives students an up-close look at a BalletMet performance in a theatre setting. Open to school groups with students 4½-18 years old.
The Nutcracker – Three performances to choose from:
December 13, 17 and 18 / 10:30-11:30am
Ohio Theatre
Tickets are $8.00 per person (shortened length ballet)
Sleeping Beauty:
May 2nd – 11:00am-1:00pm (approximation- more accurate run times TBA)
Ohio Theatre
Tickets are $10.00 per person (full length ballet)
Want to make a reservation for Morning at the Ballet?
*All tickets are subject to a 5% Columbus Arts and Culture Fee
School Programs
Request More InformationThe Wiggle Jig
Children wiggle, glide, leap and twirl through a residency with highly-skilled teaching artists in a nurturing environment.
Program benefits:
- Develops motor skills
- Enhances literacy
- Supports physical, socio-emotional and cognitive development
Programs available at varied pricing levels. Contact us to learn more at [email protected] or 614-586-8629.
Moving Into Literacy
There is a connection between movement and language. Dance is the language of the body and using the body’s rhythm provides a link to the rhythm of language. Moving into Literacy combines dance, creative storytelling, sequencing and language arts as students read literary works and create their own unique stories using movement and words.
See the Impact of the Moving into Literacy Program.
Programs available at varied pricing levels. Contact us to learn more at [email protected] or 614-586-8629.
Together We Dance
BalletMet 2 dancers will show the art and athleticism of dance with a performance followed by a questions and comment session with the dancers.
Highlights:
- Live Performance
- Live Questions and Comments Session with Dancers
- Narration
The one hour lecture demonstration costs $600.
The fee for this performance is offered at a lower cost due to the generous underwriting of supporters of the BalletMet Education and Community Engagement Programs. If a pre-recorded performance with a live Questions and comment session better meets your needs, please contact us for pricing and details.
Contact us to learn more at [email protected] or 614-586-8629.
Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness
The Beginner Yoga curriculum fundamentals focus on warm-ups, asana, breathing and relaxation. In addition, some components of meditation and mindfulness are shared with the students. At this level the focus is on learning body awareness and the skills of relaxation and stress management within a wide range of poses and practices.
Programs available at varied pricing levels. Contact us to learn more at [email protected] or 614-586-8629.
Other Partnership Opportunities
Dance Integration for Grades K-5
BalletMet will customize dance programming for your school’s needs! You determine the length of the residency, number of classes, and content area, and BalletMet teachers will design programming to support your students’ learning. All programs are created to align with Ohio Dance standards in addition to specific area content standards. During this partnership, BalletMet teachers will:
• Meet with grade level teachers
• Discuss what the “project/goal” is for the quarter/year
• Design a custom lesson plan to incorporate dance within identified subjects to support the learning taking place in the classroom
• Facilitate an optional performance at the end of the residency to display learning
For more info, email us at [email protected] or call 614-586-8629.
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