BalletMet

"I grew up dancing at BalletMet. Quality dance instruction from novice to professional. The facilities are improving all the time. I can't wait to see the results of the latest remodel that will replace the floors,, add another studio, and connect the existing studios with the Performance Space!"

"Update: Dracula was the BEST ballet I have ever seen. Completely enthralled and obsessed. Miguel Anaya was masterful in his portrayal. I chose to go with a subscription package this season and highly recommend it to anyone who goes to more than one show a year. Super amazing value for the seats you can score. Growing up as a dancer, even though I do not have much talent in that area, I can be a tough critic when it comes to ballet. I was thoroughly impressed when I went to my first BalletMet show, The Nutcracker, this past winter. Edwaard Liang is a genius artistic director and always brings something new and interesting to his work while still staying true to the classics. I recently saw Giselle at the Davidson Theatre, my first time seeing that ballet, and I was wowed! I have to say I was pleasantly surprised when it came to the diversity of the dancers in Giselle as well. Taking my mom and younger sister to see Cinderella in April. I can confidently say I will be a regular at these shows as long as I am a Columbus resident!"

"BalletMet Vintage Dancer. When I was 19, I took classes at BalletMet when they had studios in an old wood framed church north of Campus. Loved being in Columbus then. Someone said ballet discriminates. Oh yes....my feet weren't pretty(and still aren't). I never thought I had ugly feet until I took ballet. It made me feel "less than". Fact of the matter, ballet WILL always discriminate based on biological/physical traits. Skin color is just another trait that simply looks "weird" when it stands out against a backdrop of white. It doesn't signify "racism". It signifies an art form that stresses "clones" that have a certain look and line. I get the homogenous look they are after, which is definitely a problem inherent with this art form. But...will they ever make room for ugly feet....just because someone complained?"

"Amazing Professional Ballet Company AND Dance Academy! I feel so lucky to be in Columbus and able to enjoy the artistry of the dancers at BalletMet. This is top quality art and entertainment that's easily accessible to all. Plus, BalletMet has a very strong Dance Academy where students not only get top notch training, but also have the opportunity to audition for parts in the professional Company's productions. It's amazing to see these young artists benefit from being around the professionals. If you have never seen a dance performance, definitely check them out. And if you or your kids have any interest in dance and movement, definitely check out the many classes that the Academy offers."

"I want to congratulate each person who contributed to the magical performance of Peter Pan. I was as spellbound as my 4 year-old grand daughter. I can not say enough about the costumes, the spectacular set designs, the absolutely incredible flying effects, the choreography, and of course the magnificence of the dancers. Thank you for introducing a new generation to the wonder and beauty of the ballet!"