BalletMet salutes America's favorite pastimes in a production that's fun for the whole family Note: Sports Spectacular at-a-glance Fact Sheet located on final page of this release COLUMBUS, OH—While the Buckeyes pack the Horseshoe with scarlet and gray…score a touchdown with the BalletMet Columbus team and its action-packed play on favorite pastimes, Sports Spectacular, October 11-14, with a home field advantage at the Capitol Theatre.
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The Count is back for a limited engagement in Dracula, October 17 – 21 at the Capitol Theatre. BalletMet Columbus' 30th anniversary season would be incomplete without this perennial favorite by former Artistic Director David Nixon. Inspired by the Bram Stoker dare to be moved. novel, this spine-tingling ballet will seduce audiences with exhilarating mystery and drama.
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BalletMet Columbus is currently accepting applications for the third Columbus Choreography Project. Sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council and administered by BalletMet, the project, which began in 2004, provides funding and a venue for local dance artists to explore the art of creating dances. The application deadline is Oct. 26, 2007.
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BalletMet Columbus is currently accepting applications for the third Columbus Choreography Project. Sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council and administered by BalletMet, the project, which began in 2004, provides funding and a venue for local dance artists to explore the art of creating dances. The application deadline is Oct. 26, 2007.
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BalletMet Columbus has been awarded a Fellowship Initiative grant from the New York Choreographic Institute, an affiliate of New York City Ballet, to support the development of new choreography in a studio setting. The choreographer is Adam Hundt.
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Dance fans can look forward to two free performances by BalletMet Columbus as summer comes to an end: the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival August 17 and 18 at Akron’s Firestone Park and Rhythm on the River August 31 at the Riverfront Amphitheater in Columbus.
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When explorers like Magellan and Columbus sailed from Europe to the New World 500 years ago, they amazingly managed to navigate the open sea without terrestrial landmarks, natural boundaries or the navigational technology we have today.
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BalletMet Columbus offers Valentine revelry of a different color at Dance Days for Kids, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, at the Capitol Theatre beginning at 1pm. The color-themed event, for children ages 3-10, includes fun, hands-on activities followed by a special performance at 2pm. Plus, kids can meet BalletMet Company dancers after the performance.
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The professional dancers of BalletMet Columbus will host a special Dance with the Dancers Whodunit? Mystery Martini Party Saturday, March 3 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Global Living, 855 Grandview Avenue. In addition to food, drinks and other merriment, the event, sponsored by Hamilton Capital Management, features both silent and live auctions.
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Romance, passion and legendary couples are on the menu at BalletMet Columbus' Rendezvous at the Riffe: A Valentine Edition, February 9-17 at the Capitol Theatre. A delectable buffet of rich variety to satisfy dance lovers of every taste, Rendezvous at the Riffe highlights the power of two: two world premieres, two repertoire favorites and a medley of duets.
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Following a short break during the holiday season, the BalletMet Dance Academy resumed its wide variety of dance classes. Classes are now in session and still accepting registrations. Classes are available for ages 4 to adult. Offerings include ballet, tap, jazz, modern, Pilates, ballroom, hip hop, Flamenco and more.
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BalletMet Columbus offers Valentine revelry of a different color at Dance Days for Kids, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, at the Capitol Theatre beginning at 1pm. The color-themed event, for children ages 3-10, includes fun, hands-on activities followed by a special performance at 2pm. Plus, kids can meet BalletMet Company dancers after the performance. General admission tickets are $12.
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