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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

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

Greater Columbus Arts Council awards grants to Ohio State Dance faculty and alumni

On June 11, 2025, the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) announced the recipients of the first round of its 2025 Artist Projects grants. Grant applications were reviewed and scored by community…

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MFA Student Mary Storm wins Grad Student Career Accelerator Fund Award

The College of Arts and Sciences Center for Career Success granted MFA Student Mary Storm a Grad Student Career Accelerator Fund Award for the Summer 2025 cycle. Mary received $2,450 to…

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PhD Student Sidra Bell premieres her work "Areas of Relief" at Yerba Buena Performing Arts Center

PhD Student Sidra Bell premiered her work "Areas of Relief" commissioned by ODC/Dance for the troupe’s “Dance Downtown” program April 10–13, 2025 at the Blue Shield of California Theater at Yerba…

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In Memoriam: Ann Lilly

Ohio State Dance mourns the loss of Emerita Professor Ann Lilly, who died on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. She worked for Columbus City Schools and knew Department of Dance founding Chair Helen Alkire…

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