Alexei Ratmansky Ballet to Feature in BalletMet’s ‘For the Love of Dance’ [PREVIEW]

By Steve Sucato Hot off the heels of their memorable performances of Trey McIntyre’s Peter Pan in February, BalletMet continues its 48th season with For the Love of Dance, March 20-28, 2026, at the Davidson Theatre at The Riffe Center Theatres in Columbus. The mixed-repertory program features a world premiere and two Columbus premieres, including renowned Russian-Ukrainian-American choreographer Alexei Ratmansky’s “Seven Sonatas.” Ratmansky, the former … Continue reading Alexei Ratmansky Ballet to Feature in BalletMet’s ‘For the Love of Dance’ [PREVIEW]

Choreographer Trey McIntyre Details His Re-envisioned ‘Peter Pan’ Ballet For BalletMet [INTERVIEW]

By Steve Sucato Columbus, Ohio-based BalletMet will whisk audiences off to Neverland this Valentine’s Day weekend, February 13-15, in a brand new adaptation of choreographer Trey McIntyre’s 2002 ballet, Peter Pan. Based on J.M. Barrie’s beloved early 20th century tale about Peter Pan, a boy who never grows up, and his adventures with Wendy Darling and her siblings, Captain Hook and his pirates, Tinkerbell and … Continue reading Choreographer Trey McIntyre Details His Re-envisioned ‘Peter Pan’ Ballet For BalletMet [INTERVIEW]

Dance Magazine’s 2026 “25 to Watch”

Steve Sucato Whose careers will skyrocket in 2026? Dance Magazine’s editors and contributors, including myself, from across the dance world, have a few predictions—namely, the artists on our annual “25 to Watch” list. These dancers, choreographers, directors, and companies are already doing exceptional work, but we’re betting on them to break through in a major way in the year to come. Click here to check … Continue reading Dance Magazine’s 2026 “25 to Watch”