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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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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BalletMet hosts open auditions for dance scholarships
BalletMet Dance Academy is inviting aspiring dancers to audition for a year of fully funded tuition. The Discover Dance scholarships are for any Central Ohio student interested in pursuing dance. …
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In conversation: Edwaard Liang and John Kuijper discuss ‘Age of Innocence’
When it comes to Age of Innocence, for Edwaard Liang, it’s personal. The ballet, which he first choreographed in 2008 on Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet, grew out of his interest in …
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200+ talented dancers are coming to BalletMet!
More than 200 young dancers from 21 states will spend up to five weeks in Columbus this summer for BalletMet’s exclusive 2015 Summer Intensive. The BalletMet Academy, among the nation’s …
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New season. New vision. New look.
We have a secret. And we’ve been keeping it from you for months. As we embark on our 2015/16 season, BalletMet is moving forward with a new look! As with everything we …
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Let’s Move, Columbus! 2015 | BalletMet Dance Celebration
Celebrate National Dance Day and Christmas in July with BalletMet! Let’s Move, Columbus! will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 25 with a FREE outdoor movement class in the …
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