OhioDance

OhioDance OhioDance is committed to secure the foothold of dance in Ohio through increasing visibility, firming viability, and elevating the position of dance in Ohio.

Valuable Information:
All OhioDance members receive; OhioDance Festival discounts, OhioDance Virtual Dance Collection®, Biweekly email updates and Quarterly online newsletter, Access to online Membership Directory and Resources, Professional Development, Fiscal agent services, State Policy Representation

Special Events:
At OhioDance’s annual festival you can meet with dance colleagues and enjoy p

erformances, films and sessions representing the state’s broad and diverse dance field. Support for the Dance Community:
OhioDance is your representative for dance at the state level. In partnerships with Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Alliance for Arts Education, Ohio Department of Education, Art Possible Ohio; Dance/USA; National Dance Education Organization and others. OhioDance Documentary film “Ohio: A State of Dance” was awarded gold and two silver awards from the 43rd annual Telly Awards; and nominated by the 58th Regional Emmy Awards, Ohio Valley Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, for outstanding achievement in arts/entertainment for long form content.

June 13, 2026Dancing Wheels Company & School presents "Ladies of the ‘80’s"Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre in Cleve...
05/27/2026

June 13, 2026
Dancing Wheels Company & School presents "Ladies of the ‘80’s"
Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre in Cleveland, OH
Celebrate 45 years of innovation at The Dancing Wheels Company & School’s Gala Benefit Performance, an unforgettable evening of dance and music. The program features choreography by renowned artist Dianne McIntyre, alongside works by Annette Ellis and Angelina DiFranco. Set to iconic songs by female artists of the 1980s, the performance captures the bold energy and spirit of the era. Audiences will experience the artistry of the Dancing Wheels Company, joined by performers from the School of Dancing Wheels, in a powerful tribute to legacy and creativity.
Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre in Cleveland, OH
Ticket Types:
VIP tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased online at https://dancingwheels.org/event/ladies-of-the-80s/
Tickets are $35 per person for groups of 10 or more: https://dancingwheels.org/event/ladies-of-the-80s/
General admission tickets are $50 per person: https://tickets.playhousesquare.org/online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=32A55672-2F5E-4400-9F61-4785B918F8E1
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The Dancing Wheels Company

June 30 – August 4, 2026Join BalletMet’s Dance, Turn, Leap, Learn Summer Series at the MAC!:https://www.balletmet.org/ac...
05/25/2026

June 30 – August 4, 2026
Join BalletMet’s Dance, Turn, Leap, Learn Summer Series at the MAC!:
https://www.balletmet.org/academy/summer-programs-and-intensive/
McConnell Art Center
This Summer class series will introduce your child to dance and teach confidence, coordination, and more! Classes designed for ages 3-young 4 and ages 4-5.
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BalletMet

Happy National Tap Dance Day!Today we celebrate the rhythm, artistry, and legacy of tap dance—an influential form rooted...
05/25/2026

Happy National Tap Dance Day!

Today we celebrate the rhythm, artistry, and legacy of tap dance—an influential form rooted in cultural exchange, musicality, and storytelling through sound and movement.

Keep the rhythm going and celebrate the dancers who make every step count!

05/24/2026

FINAL CALL FOR DANCE ARTISTS!🚨
Northeast Ohio’s dance community - this is your last chance to apply for the 2026 Dance Showcase, presented by Terry & Sheldon Adelman, coming to Playhouse Square on September 4! ✨

From contemporary to classical, street to step, this showcase celebrates the vibrant, diverse, and powerful dance voices across our region. Don’t miss your opportunity to take the stage!

📸 Ken Blaze Photography
⏰ Applications close May 26, 2026.
⬇️ Apply now at the link below.

CALL FOR ARTISTSInPulse Dance Co. is looking for artists to be part of our 2026 Home Show:PULSE EXPRESSION Vol. 1October...
05/22/2026

CALL FOR ARTISTS
InPulse Dance Co. is looking for artists to be part of our 2026 Home Show:
PULSE EXPRESSION Vol. 1
October 10, 2026
Columbus Performing Arts Center
We are bringing together multiple art forms for one powerful night of expression — and we want YOU on stage.
We are looking for:
Dance
Live Music (Singers/Musicians)
Comedy
Theatre
Spoken Word
This is your chance to share your voice, your story, and your artistry with a live audience.
Submission Fee: $30
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/call-for-artists-pulse-expression-vol--1
Application: https://forms.gle/3vEXd9grwyhv9jxP9
Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2026
Artists notified by: End of July 2026
Must submit a Submission Materials.
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InPulse Dance Company

Ohio University Summer Dance Intensive 2026, AthensSenior Intensive (high school): June 15-27Junior Intensive (entering ...
05/20/2026

Ohio University Summer Dance Intensive 2026, Athens
Senior Intensive (high school): June 15-27
Junior Intensive (entering grades 7-9): June 15-20
The Ohio University Summer Dance Intensive is pre-professional, rigorous, non-competitive, and community-oriented. It offers a space to develop creative problem-solving, embodied practices, and dance technique through daily classes with OHIO dance faculty. Registration deadline June 1, 2026.
https://www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/summer-arts-programs/high-school/summer-dance-institute
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OHIO University School of Dance

05/20/2026

How many education-related legislative bills are being considered, were passed? HERE IT IS: https://conta.cc/4nAykBi YOUR WEEKLY WAY to be informed. Read it, share it.

Ohio Arts CouncilOhioDanceOMEA - OhioOhio Art Education Association (OAEA)Art Possible Ohio@followers@topfans

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day!OhioDance celebrates the importance of creating accessible, inclusive spaces...
05/19/2026

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

OhioDance celebrates the importance of creating accessible, inclusive spaces where everyone can experience the joy and power of movement. From adaptive dance practices to community-centered programming, accessibility helps strengthen the arts for all.

Dance belongs to everybody.

Call for Artists - Ten Tiny Dances® Please email us at newvisiondanceco@gmail.comPlease send: A short description of the...
05/18/2026

Call for Artists - Ten Tiny Dances® Please email us at [email protected]
Please send: A short description of the piece, 1 minute video sample of choreography, photo and bio for social media. Pieces can’t be longer than 4 minutes and have to take place within a 4x4 foot confined space.
History of TTD: Ten Tiny Dances® is an innovative event featuring movement pieces choreographed specifically for a 4x4 foot performance space . New Vision Dance Co. is thrilled to produce Ten Tiny Dances® at the fifth annual New Albany Dance Festival. Ten Tiny Dances® was created in Portland, Oregon in 2002 and continues to be produced by founder Mike Barber and others, with permission. Please see www.tentinydances.org for more information.
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New Vision Dance Co.

Inlet Dance Theatre Spring Auditions 2026Date/Time: May 22nd, 9am - 3:30pm and May 23rd9am - 1pmLocation: The Pivot Cent...
05/13/2026

Inlet Dance Theatre Spring Auditions 2026
Date/Time: May 22nd, 9am - 3:30pm and May 23rd
9am - 1pm
Location: The Pivot Center for Art Dance and Expression
(2937 W 25th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113)
Instead of a formal audition, Inlet will hold a free two-day workshop for those interested in joining the Company or the Trainee & Apprentice Program for the 2026-2027 season. The workshop will include classes in Erick Hawkins-based release modern technique, Alison Chase/Pilobolus-based nontraditional partnering, and structured improvisation. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn selections from Inlet’s 25 years of repertory.
For more information about Inlet's Trainee and Apprentice program visit: https://www.inletdance.org/inlet-trainee-apprentice-program/


Inlet Dance Theatre

Address

77 S High Street Fl 2
Columbus, OH
43215

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16142242913

Website

https://vdc.ohiodance.org/, https://ohiodance.org/podcast/, https://ohiodance.org/festival/

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