by Kyra Laubacher | Jun 5, 2023 | News, The Latest
This month, the USA International Ballet Competition gears up for its 12th edition of festivities. Founded by renowned dancer and educator Thalia Mara, the USA IBC kicked off in 1979 and has taken place every four years since. Dancers from around the world will once...
by Sponsored by BalletMet | Jan 13, 2023 | Pre-Professional Profiles, Summer Study
Whether you’re a pre-professional dancer looking for a rigorous—but rewarding—summer schedule or a junior dancer looking to expand your training over the summer, BalletMet in Columbus, Ohio, has an intensive for you. “BalletMet has very versatile...
by Linnea Swarting | Feb 24, 2022 | Cross-Training, Health & Body
One thing is clear when you watch Francesca Dugarte-Jordan dance: She has amazing technique, but even more impressive strength. Having become a new mom weeks before the pandemic shutdown, Dugarte-Jordan has returned to BalletMet’s stage more powerful than...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Nov 2, 2020 | Company Life, Higher Ed, Instagram, Profiles
Many young dancers see the choice to attend college or pursue a career as clear-cut, but Rachael Parini’s unusual course has proved that’s not the case. At 32, her career has been full of restarts. But looking back, the BalletMet dancer wouldn’t...
by Madeline Schrock For Dance Magazine | Aug 13, 2020 | Career, Training
What’s the best way to extend the life of your favorite leotard or piece of workout wear? Aside from fabric quality, it largely comes down to what you do on laundry day. We spoke with Erin Rollins, costume shop manager at BalletMet, for her top tips on keeping...
by Steve Sucato | Jun 8, 2020 | Career, Instagram, Profiles
In addition to cancelled shows, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted final performances for many retiring dancers. Pointe is giving several retiring principals and soloists a chance to reflect on their careers and offer advice to the next generation. For 35-year-old...
by Steve Sucato | Dec 26, 2018 | Profiles
While its minimalist costuming and sets gave Edwaard Liang’s new Giselle for BalletMet a nontraditional look last February, there was nothing spartan about Grace-Anne Powers’ performance in the title role. Powers’ radiant smile, warmth and happy...
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 3, 2018 | Everything "Nutcracker"
Finding Clara is a full-length documentary produced by Justice Studios that follows four young dancers from the BalletMet Academy as they prepare for The Nutcracker’s leading role. Read all about it here. We’re giving away five copies of the DVD including...