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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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Mon, June 1, 2026

Summer Dance Intensive for High School Students

9:00 am
Sullivant Hall

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Tue, June 2, 2026

Summer Dance Intensive for High School Students

9:00 am
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Wed, June 3, 2026

Summer Dance Intensive for High School Students

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Thu, June 4, 2026

Summer Dance Intensive for High School Students

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Sullivant Hall

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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…

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May 11, 2026

Assistant Professor Kym McDaniel receives several awards for her films

Assistant Professor Kym McDaniel recently received several awards for her films, including a Juror Honorable Mention at the Milwaukee Underground Film Festival, Best of Theme at the West Virginia…

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May 7, 2026

Balanced Body International publishes article by Lecturer Joyelle Weaver

Balanced Body International published the article "Balance and the Systems That Drive It," by Lecturer Joyelle Weaver on April 25, 2026. The piece explores balance in Pilates training through a…

May 5, 2026

MFA Student Shaela Davis and Professor Momar Ndiaye on the incoming cohort of the 2026-27 Society of Fellows Faculty and Graduate Team Fellows

The Global Arts + Humanities announced MFA Student Shaela Davis and Professor Momar Ndiaye as part of their 2026-27 Society of Fellows Faculty and Graduate Team Fellows awards. …

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Kym, a white femme person stands next to a bright turquoise and cream colored wall. She has shoulder length dark brown hair and softly smiles at the camera.

Assistant Professor

mcdaniel.612@osu.edu

Alfonso Cervera

Assistant Professor

cervera.4@osu.edu

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Digital Dance and Tech Lecturer, Media Coordinator and Integrated Designer, and ACCAD Liaison

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Irvin Manuel Gonzalez

Assistant Professor

gonzalez.1119@osu.edu