Another Year, Another Nutcracker
Another Nutcracker season has come and gone. Gerard Charles’ 2004 The Nutcracker continued to delight our community and our artists throughout the month. Many families returned as part of their …
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Two Become One: Characterization through Choreography in David Nixon’s Dracula
When David Nixon created his 1999 ballet Dracula—a fan favorite BalletMet recently performed for the first time in seven years—the very first scene he choreographed was the bedroom pas de …
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David Nixon Returns To BalletMet to Stage Dracula
Former Artistic Director David Nixon is currently in Columbus to assist in the rehearsal of Dracula. We had the opportunity to catch up with him and hear his thoughts on …
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Dracula! BalletMet Brings The Story Back To Life.
Dracula at BalletMet BalletMet’s Dracula returns to Columbus October 28! Former Artistic Director David Nixon is back to teach, coach and reimagine one of his most popular ballets. A lot …
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22/23 New Dancer Spotlight: Victoria Watford
Please welcome Victoria Watford to BalletMet! She joins us from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she danced for six seasons with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Victoria received her training at the Cleveland …
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What We’re Watching, Reading and Listening to During Quarantine
From reruns of favorite TV shows to interesting podcasts and YouTube workouts, our dancers have been watching, reading and listening to a variety of content while they stay at home. …
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Finding Fritz: Academy Dancers Discuss Performing Role
What it’s like to audition for and perform the role of Clara in The Nutcracker has been well documented, especially in this fun Justice YouTube series. But Fritz often flies …
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Annabelle Lopez Ochoa on the World Premiere of ‘Ecliptic’
International choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa has been celebrated around the world as a multifaceted artist with a unique and compelling voice. In 2003, after 12 years as a professional dancer, …
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Make the Most of Your Summer Intensive—Here’s How
BalletMet’s five-week summer intensive for professionally aspiring dancers kicks off Monday, July 1. More than 100 students from all over the country will join us this year to take rigorous …
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