BalletMet
Professional ballet company and academy in downtown Columbus since 1978
A ballet-focused dance school offering classical ballet training along with related dance disciplines.
Before your first class
Adult Introduction to Ballet is designed for people with zero ballet experience and no knowledge of basic positions; all drop-in classes welcome absolute beginners.
Ballet shoes for ballet classes; tap shoes for tap classes; comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement.
$18 per drop-in class, or $87 for five classes, $155 for ten, $278 for twenty; senior (55+) and college student discounts available
About this studio
BalletMet is a professional ballet company and dance academy based in downtown Columbus. Since 1978, the organization has brought dance to theaters, studios and classrooms across Central Ohio and beyond, reaching over 100,000 audience members annually through performances, touring shows, academy classes and outreach programs.
The BalletMet Dance Academy ranks among the nation's largest studios associated with a professional company. It offers hundreds of classes each year for students ages 3 to 84, with a curriculum designed for all levels of experience. The academy teaches ballet, tap, modern and lyrical dance, from beginner through to those pursuing professional training. The organization operates two locations: the main downtown Columbus facility at 322 Mt Vernon Avenue, which houses a black box theater performance space, seven dance studios, administrative offices and costume and scene shops; and a secondary location at the McConnell Arts Center of Worthington.
The professional company maintains a resident ensemble of soloist-quality dancers performing a repertoire spanning classical to contemporary works. Under Artistic Director Remi Wörtmeyer, the company stages a full season including world premieres, classical ballets and new commissions. Recent productions have included The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Dracula, Romeo & Juliet and Sleeping Beauty, alongside original work by choreographers including Remi Wörtmeyer, Edwaard Liang, Trey McIntyre and others.
Adult and open drop-in classes cater to casual learners and fitness enthusiasts. These classes span ballet at multiple levels—Introduction to Ballet for absolute beginners, Beginner with previous experience, Beginner/Intermediate, and Intermediate/Advanced—alongside tap, jazz, musical theater and senior tap. Classes run year-round with separate summer (June through September) and fall/winter schedules. BalletMet is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a board of trustees.
What to expect
Your first visit
Drop-in adult and open classes at 322 Mt Vernon Avenue accept students at all levels. You purchase class cards online (1, 5, 10 or 20 classes), attend when convenient, and can join anytime. Regular rates are $18 per class or $155 for ten classes; senior (55+) and college student discounts available. Classes run evenings and weekends across ballet, tap, jazz and musical theater styles.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Adult open classes are taught by company members and guest instructors including Alvin Tovstogray (Ballet), Iris Dávila (Adult Open Classes), Scott Brown (Ballet), Laura Dustman (Ballet), Jenna Papai (Open Tap), Annika Russo (Conditioning/Ballet) and Kelly Skidmore (Black Musical Theater and Jazz).
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What beginners can expect
Adult Introduction to Ballet is designed for people with zero ballet experience and no knowledge of basic positions; all drop-in classes welcome absolute beginners.
What to wear and bring
Before your first class
What to bring
Ballet shoes for ballet classes; tap shoes for tap classes; comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement.
Studio history
BalletMet has provided artistic excellence in dance to Central Ohio since 1978. The organization was founded on principles of entertaining, engaging and educating through dance, and operates as a non-profit 501(c)(3) with a professional company resident ensemble and an academy spanning ages 3 to 84.
Styles offered
6 dance styles taught here
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What dance styles does BalletMet teach?
BalletMet teaches Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Modern, Lyrical dance.
Where is BalletMet located?
BalletMet is located in Columbus, OH. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does BalletMet offer private lessons?
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