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 performances, 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.

Join OhioDance at the upcoming dedication and unveiling of the Ohio Women’s Monument – Wednesday, October 14th at 9:30 A...
10/02/2026

Join OhioDance at the upcoming dedication and unveiling of the Ohio Women’s Monument – Wednesday, October 14th at 9:30 AM in Columbus at the Ohio Theatre and Ohio Statehouse.
This historic event should not be missed. Years in the making – literally – and the first monument dedicated to women on the Statehouse grounds.
Please join us along with a host of statewide elected officials, leaders, and friends.
The event is free, but registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999123170217?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Ohio Theatre Ohio Statehouse

09/30/2026

Happy ! Have you tuned into the OhioDance Podcast yet?
Join us as we dive into conversations with dancers, choreographers, educators, and leaders shaping the dance ecosystem across the state. Hear personal stories, industry insights, and the passion behind keeping dance alive in Ohio.
Put on your headphones and give it a listen on your favorite walk or commute!
Listen now at https://ohiodance.org/podcast/
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The Arts Midwest 2026 Peter Capell Award for Midwestern Creativity & Entrepreneurship. This award from Ohio’s regional a...
09/28/2026

The Arts Midwest
2026 Peter Capell Award for Midwestern Creativity & Entrepreneurship.
This award from Ohio’s regional arts organization (Arts Midwest) will honor a visionary creative sector leader from Ohio in recognition of their entrepreneurial thinking and business acumen.

If you – or someone inspiring you know – have worked in creative or cultural programming for 10 years to expand access to arts and creativity in your community, read on to learn how to apply. The deadline is noon on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
What? The 2026 Peter Capell Award celebrates Midwesterners whose work demonstrates entrepreneurial thinking and business acumen in the creative sector.
Who? Creative or cultural leaders with 10 years’ experience and a demonstrated history of engaging in partnerships and collegiality within the community in which you work.
Where? Ohio.
When? Applications close at noon (12 pm) ET on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with notifications sent in November 2026.
https://artsmidwest.org/get-support/peter-capell-award/?utm_source=sh&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PeterCapell2026
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Arts Midwest

1992 — Illstyle RockersIn 1992, B-Boys Dre Borders and Forrest Webb connected in Akron to co-found Illstyle Rockers. Tou...
09/27/2026

1992 — Illstyle Rockers
In 1992, B-Boys Dre Borders and Forrest Webb connected in Akron to co-found Illstyle Rockers. Touring nationally through 2000, they became a pioneering force in the American hip-hop and street dance scene, anchoring Ohio's spot in street dance history.

See the Illstyle Rockers milestone on our digital timeline:
https://vdc.ohiodance.org/exhibits/illstyle-rockers/
https://vdc.ohiodance.org/milestones/
https://ohiodance.org/

Ohio Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts

1992 — Dancing Wheels CompanyIn 1992, The School of Dancing Wheels was officially established, creating groundbreaking e...
09/26/2026

1992 — Dancing Wheels Company
In 1992, The School of Dancing Wheels was officially established, creating groundbreaking educational opportunities and offering dance classes to individuals of all abilities. This Cleveland institution continues to redefine accessibility and excellence in dance.

Learn more about the legacy of Dancing Wheels:
https://vdc.ohiodance.org/exhibits/dancing-wheels/
https://vdc.ohiodance.org/milestones/
https://ohiodance.org/

Ohio Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts
The Dancing Wheels Company

Save the Date2027 OhioDance FestivalDance Matters: Woven LineagesGuest Artist Jasmine HearnApril 30-May 2, 2027Co-Sponso...
09/25/2026

Save the Date
2027 OhioDance Festival
Dance Matters: Woven Lineages
Guest Artist Jasmine Hearn
April 30-May 2, 2027
Co-Sponsored by The Ohio State University, Department of Dance, Columbus Ohio 43210
The OhioDance Festival is an annual statewide celebration of dance through
Performance, Dance Presentations/Discussions, and Screenings.

2027 OhioDance Festival Call for Presenters Call for Presenter Proposals
SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY October 15, 2026. https://ohiodance.org/festival/

2027 OhioDance Festival Call for Professional Choreography SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY December 4, 2025 https://ohiodance.org/festival/
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Chasing the Light: Artists Speak ONSTAGE!Friday, October 2, 2026 7:00pmMcConnell Arts Center777 Evening StreetWorthingto...
09/23/2026

Chasing the Light: Artists Speak ONSTAGE!
Friday, October 2, 2026 7:00pm
McConnell Arts Center
777 Evening Street
Worthington Ohio 43085
Tickets: $20.00
www.mcconnellarts.org
https://mcconnellarts.org/calendar/chasing-the-light-artists-speak-on-stage
Performance featuring:
Columbus Dance Theatre – Jaime, Kotrba, and Seth Wilson, choreographer
Brother(hood) Dance! – Orlando & Ricarrdo Hunter-Valentine, choreographers
Flux & Flow – Russell Lepley, choreographer
Hixon Dance Company – Alicia Hann, choreographer with Jacob Reed, composer
Perennial Movement Group – Chloe Napoletano, choreographer
Brianna Rhodes – Independent choreographer with flutist, Jason Moncreif
Dr. Loren Bucek, Artistic Director
Nico Larson, Stage Manager
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Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington

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