BalletMet

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

We want to thank the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio Business Advisory Council for recognizing BalletMet as an Outstanding Community Partner for our work bringing dance to schools throughout Columbus 🤩💖

Serving the city of Columbus is something we will never take for granted. We're grateful to Licking Heights Local Schools for nominating us for this amazing recognition!

The final curtain call on the French Quarter.

❗ BalletMet's final performance of LA BOHÈME with live music performed by the is tonight at 5:30 PM! If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, this is it.

Tickets available at https://bit.ly/3ZmP6Zp!

Dancers Francesca Dugarte, Sumi Ichikawa, Leiland Charles, Sophie Miklosovic, Miguel Anaya, Rie Matsuura, Cesar Ramirez, Joan Sebastian Zamora
Photos Jennifer Zmuda: Dance Photography

The story of Mimi and Rodolfo in 10 photos.

Beginning with love and light (literally!) and ending in tragedy, BalletMet's production of LA BOHÈME turns up the heat on the original opera and reimagines it through dance.

Tickets to see the brand new LA BOHÈME ballet this weekend at the Davidson Theatre are still available at https://bit.ly/3ZmP6Zp! 💔

Dancers Sophie Miklosovic, Miguel Anaya
Photos Jennifer Zmuda: Dance Photography