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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. We are committed to academic and artistic excellence, freedom of expression, social transformation and civic responsibility.

Upcoming Events

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September 30, 2025

Dialogues in Dance Studies: Cindy García

Event Start Time: 2:00 pm
Event Location: Sullivant Hall 247, 1813 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
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September 30, 2025

Ethnographic Collaborations: Performing Contours ArteCalle in the Americas A lecture by Dr. Cindy García

Event Start Time: 5:00 pm
Event Location: Barnett Theatre, Sullivant Hall, 1813 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
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October 7, 2025

Dialogues in Dance Studies: Rachel Carrico

Event Start Time: 3:00 pm
Event Location: Zoom
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October 22, 2025

Dialogues in Dance Studies: Ben Spatz

Event Start Time: 3:15 pm
Event Location: Zoom

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Department of Dance Hosts Dialogues in Dance Studies: Author Series


September 30, 2025
2 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Sullivant Hall 247, 1813 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210…