BalletMet’s 49th season is a statement of ambition: opening with the premiere-caliber “Marilyn,” rolling into a 22-performance “Nutcracker,” and continuing through a year that balances world premieres with the classical canon at the Ohio Theatre and Davidson Theatre.
Under artistic leadership that has made Columbus a commissioning city — new works created here tour nationally — the company pairs its 26 professional dancers with one of America’s respected academies, whose students share the big stages each season.
The company’s community reach matches its stage profile: Dance for Health programs, school matinees and sensory-friendly performances keep the doors wide.
Half a century is in sight, and BalletMet is dancing toward it at full stretch. Columbus’ ballet company is no longer a regional secret — it’s a national byline.
