http://www.balletmet.org/News and events from BalletMet Columbus, one of the 15 largest professional dance companies in the nation. Located in Columbus, Ohio. en-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssIn its 32nd season, BalletMet Columbus treats audiences to a bold blend of classical and contemporary ballets, presenting 10 Company and world premieres as well as bringing back favorites from the BalletMet repertoire.http://www.balletmet.org/press.phpAfter the hustle and bustle of the holidays, enjoy this comedic spoof on the holiday classic The Nutcracker. See and participate in a whole new Nutcracker experience. Rated PG-13.http://www.balletmet.org/performances_cracked.phpThe Nutcracker is turned upside down with BalletMet Columbus’ Cracked Nutz, December 26-28 in the BalletMet Performance Space. This wacky parody of the holiday classic features spoofs with sidesplitting antics by the Company dancers and plenty of audience participation. Rated PG-13. The audience participation of Rocky Horror Picture Show and the topical humor and celebrity impersonations of MADtv inspire Cracked Nutz for a truly one-of-a-kind event not to be missed. http://www.balletmet.org/performances_cracked.phpBalletMet Columbus Summer Intensive national audition tour available now. Summer Intensives are offered June 29-July 31 for Intermediate and Advanced students ages 12-19.http://www.balletmet.org/classes_summer_intensives.phpYour hometown holiday tradition, BalletMet's The Nutcracker, Dec. 12-23 at the Ohio Theatre. Visit balletmet.org for a sneak peek, downloads, trivia and special events.http://www.balletmet.org/performances_nutcracker.phpRate, read and write audience reviews for BalletMet's Cool Nights, Hot Dance, Nov. 7-15 in the BalletMet Performance Space.http://www.balletmet.org/performances_hot_nights_reviews.phpGet a peak of BalletMet's 2008-09 season at Music in the Air's Rhythm on the River, Aug. 29 at 8pm in Riverfront Amphitheater, Genoa Park. Plus, enjoy WaterFire, dozens of blazing fires burning just above the surface of the Scioto River. Admission is FREE.http://www.balletmet.org/PDF/0809ROTRrelease.pdf"Full and richly textured but with plenty of fun thrown in." The Columbus Dispatch. Check out this Dispatch review, plus audience reviews of BalletMet's Hot Nights, Cool Dance, running through Aug. 24 at the BalletMet Performance Space. Saw the show? Rate it and post your review. Plus, check out video interviews with the choreographers.http://www.balletmet.org