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The department recognizes a responsibility to build public understanding and appreciation of dance as a diverse creative, cultural and educational expressive art form. A commitment to cultural, racial and ethnic diversity is reflected throughout the curriculum and in recruitment of faculty, students and staff. We are committed to academic and artistic excellence, inclusive diversity, freedom of expression, anti-racist activism, social transformation and civic responsibility.

Upcoming Events

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June 2 - June 6, 2025

Ohio State Dance Summer Intensive for High School Students

Event Start Time: 9:00 am
Event Location: Sullivant Hall, 1813 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
H.A.T.CH. incubator program redefines dance
July 7 - July 12, 2025

HATCH Summer Dance Intensive with Doug Varone and Dancers

Event Start Time: 10:00 am
Event Location: Sullivant Hall, 1813 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210

Recent News

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MFA Student Zoey November wins first place at the Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research Forum

MFA Student Zoey November won first place for the arts at the Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research Forum on February 28, 2025 for her oral presentation, "Making the Audible Visible: Improving…

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Ohio State Dance External Relations Coordinator Damian Bowerman inducted to University of Findlay Curtain Raisers Wall of Fame

UF alumni inducted to Curtain Raisers Wall of Fame

By ELIZABETH CLAUSS
Jun 03, 2025 12:00 PM
The Courier (thecourier.com) 

FINDLAY — Five University of Findlay alumni were…

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Ohio State Dance Studies PhD Students Yujie Chen, Bhumi Patel, and Amy Schofield win Selma Jeanne Cohen Awards

Congratulations to PhD Students Yujie Chen, Amy Schofield and recent Alumna Bhumi Patel (PhD 2025) for winning this year's Selma Jeanne Cohen Award presented by the Dance Studies Association (DSA…

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LA’s CANVAS REBEL interviews Assistant Professor Alfonso Abraham Cervera

LA’s CANVAS REBEL interviews Assistant Professor Alfonso Abraham Cervera about his work, journey, and artistic practice.

Photos by Lexi Clark-Stilianos