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The Ohio State University Department of Dance

The Ohio State University Department of Dance advances contemporary dance by honoring the pillars of the field and empowering students to cultivate craft, adaptability, innovation, and global reach.

The department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).

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June 18, 2026

Ohio State's artist laureate views America250 as a unique opportunity

Charles Anderson, a professor in the Department of Dance and Ohio State's 2026-27 artist laureate, was recently featured in an article by The Columbus…

May 15, 2026

💐 Your Spring 2026 InForm is here!

For the past 15 months I have had the distinct pleasure of being a guest in the Department of Dance in the role of interim chair. During this time, I have learned why the department has long been…

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May 13, 2026

MFA Student Shaela Davis selected for Friend of Program 60 Award

The Program 60 team and the College of Arts and Sciences selected MFA Student Shaela Davis for the 2026 Friend of Program 60 Award. This award, its inaugural year, is being granted to five…

May 12, 2026

Assistant Professor Alfonso Cervera's research project awarded seed grant

Ohio State's Office of Outreach and Engagement selected Assistant Professor Alfonso Cervera's research project "Transnational Folklórico Exchange: Community-Engaged Knowledge Sharing Between Ohio…