Balletmet Performance Space

My husband and I have been attending Balletmet performances for over 10 years. They are always beautiful and wonderfully produced. Even though we see Nutcracker EVERY YEAR it is still captivating and there is always something new or revamped to keep the interest.

Attended tonight for the first time, with my college-​age son and his girlfriend.
Aside from the distractions of the room being too warm, and the three of us dying to eat, we had a fantastic time. We saw the «Up Close» performance. There were four dances, and they were in turn, lovely, emotionally moving, fun and entertaining, and exhilarating. The three of us drove off to a late dinner discussing which performance and performer we enjoyed most, and why.
The staff was friendly, smiley, helpful. The patrons were attentive and appreciative. The tickets were a gift, but I will definitely purchase and attend again.
PRO TIP: If you drive by the awning on Mt. Vernon, don’t be confused by the lack of activity. The performance space is behind the building, and there is ample parking.
Go! You’ll enjoy it.

A friend of mine was so lucky to receive a couple of free tickets for Dracula. We went tonight, a Wednesday. What a great night to go! Not crowded at all. There were guests, but nothing overwhelming.
The show was amazing! There were a few bits of choreography that made me scrunch my face. Like the initial thong shot that Morgan B. recalled, which was meant to symbolize the way in which we enter the world. Or the ‘beheading’ of Lucy in the Freedom scene in Act II, a necessary way to eliminate a vampire. Dr. Van Helsing pulled a severed head out of the coffin. It resembled an over-​sized Barbie Doll. Which Lucy did too. So I guess it fits. I suppose some things can’t be altered.
Without giving any more away, expect to see erotic athleticism at it’s finest.
Ballet Met has shows year round. Dracula will be biting through 10÷10÷08.

BalletMet has very, very well-​trained, talented dancers. The dancers are basically celebrities in Columbus. But though I try and try, ballet just isn’t my thing.
I have to give the dance company props for keeping their routines and venues fresh. One of the city’s favorite ballet shows is going on right now: Dracula. My boyfriend saw this one as a kid — at one point, Dracula comes out in a thong with a cape — I think there’s some scarring there.
I saw the dance troupe near the river behind COSI. It was a great venue, and the summer air really set the tone. The outfits were — tight; the music was good, and of all the ballet shows I’ve seen minus The Nutcracker performances I went to as a kid, this one held my attention the most. The dancers leapt and spun and lifted each other — they were obviously very strong. But, most of the time, I found myself watching the AEP building change colors in the distance. I know; that’s awful.
If you like ballet, you can’t miss the BalletMet performers. If you’re on the fence, they might be good enough to make you a fan. Even if you’re not into it at all, like me, you’ll still be able to tell they’re skilled.