BalletMet

On Juneteenth, BalletMet honors the incredible contributions of the Black community to the world of ballet and dance. From breaking barriers to spreading joy, the dance world is better because of their work.

Let's continue to build a future where the beauty of dance belongs to all. Today and every day, we stand together, united in our love for dance, celebrating the spirit of Juneteenth. ❤️

BalletMet celebrates dance for all! We are looking forward to walking in the Stonewall Columbus Pride March on June 20.

Join us in support of our LGBTQIA+ community!

And that's a wrap on the Columbus Arts Festival!!

No other way BalletMet would want to spend than with you, Columbus 💗🫶🏻💌 Thank you for having us Columbus Arts Festival!

Photo courtesy of Experience Columbus

BalletMet 2 Promotion Alert! 🚨⭐

BalletMet is thrilled to announce 4 promotions for the 26/27 season. With the completion of the Spring Academy Showcase, longtime BalletMet Dance Academy students Charlotte Blake, Samson Arthur, Constance Cabanes, and Alaina Warren have officially been promoted to our pre-professional company, BalletMet 2.

Joining BalletMet 2 puts these four talented individuals on the cusp of their professional dance careers. In addition to performing at schools and community events, you can catch them on stage in BalletMet's 26/27 season productions!

We’re obsessed with you BalletMet Dance Academy! 💐🩵

Congratulations to the BalletMet Dance Academy students and trainees on their outstanding final performances. The dedication, passion, and talent they bring to the studio every day truly shines, and getting to share that with their families and the community is the cherry on top! 🤠

Photos c/o .homan .m.shen on Instagram

Finding joy in movement doesn't stop after the final curtain call.

Spend your summer with BalletMet at an open dance class! Teens, adults, and seniors can choose from one of 7 different dance classes that teach you ballet, tap, and jazz. Each class is designed with different experience levels in mind so there's something for everyone.

Summer classes begin June 2, run through September 2, and take place at the BalletMet Studios in downtown Columbus.

Learn more and sign up for your class at the 🔗 https://bit.ly/3FrtSmK!

June 1, 2026 marks the celebration of Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday. 🎀

Her life and legacy has transcended popular culture and cemented her as a bonafide American icon. And in BalletMet's upcoming 26/27 season, we take a closer look at her story. Get a front row seat to her life as we've never seen before in Dani Rowe's new ballet, MARILYN.

Be the first to get your tickets when they go on sale August 1 OR subscribe to BalletMet's upcoming season to reserve your seats in advance https://bit.ly/3ZtbDnV!

Photos
Monroe™ ©The Estate of Marilyn Monroe LLC
This production is a collaboration between BalletMet, Oregon Ballet Theatre, and Tulsa Ballet

BalletMet is headed back to the best summer hang June 12-14!

The Greater Columbus Arts Council's Columbus Arts Festival is returning to the downtown Columbus riverfront. BalletMet will be joining the fun again this year.

You can find BalletMet all weekend long at these following spots:
1️⃣ Kids Hands-On Activities Village with opportunities to dance, dress up in costumes, and play games with the BalletMet Education team!
2️⃣ On Washington Blvd. with the arts orgs that make Columbus so beautiful with chances for visitors to win special prizes (including tickets to THE NUTCRACKER!)

See you there! 👋

Calling all future dancers to the barre!!

Introduce your young one to dance, new friends, and lifelong memories at one of BalletMet's Summer Camps. Beginning June 8, BalletMet is offering 5 different theme weeks for you and your little one to choose from:

🦢 Swan Lake Storybook (6/8-18 & 7/27-31)
💂‍♂️ Clara's Nutcracker Adventure (6/15-19 & 7/6-10)
👑 Welcome to the Kingdom (7/20-24)
🐯 Tutus and Tails (7/20-24)
🤖 Dance Time Machine (7/27-31)

Designed for ages 4–8, these camps offer a cool break from the summer heat while giving young dancers a chance to explore movement, make crafts, and get to know classic ballet stories before seeing them performed live during our 26/27 season.

Explore more about each camp and register at the link https://bit.ly/4wVof60!

Taking a look back at BalletMet's 25/26 season through some never before seen photos 👉

Photos 1-5 LA BOHÈME
Photos 6-9 FOR THE LOVE OF DANCE
Photos 10-13 PETER PAN
Photos 14-20 REMI REMI REMI

111 days until BalletMet's 49th season!

Dancers Karla Iglesias Buela, Alvin Tovstogray, TyLeigh Baughman, Grace-Anne Powers, Austin Powers, Sophie Miklosovic, Narciso Medina, Francesca Dugarte, Zachary Guthier, Miguel Anaya, Sumi Ichikawa, David Ward, Iris Dávila, Joan Sebastian Zamora
Photos Jennifer Zmuda: Dance Photography