Join the Department of Dance for a dynamic evening with internationally renowned Hip Hop artist, educator, and creative visionary Anthony Denaro, M.F.A., known worldwide as YNOT. During his residency at The Ohio State University from September 14-25, 2026, YNOT will share insights into his artistic practice through a lecture-demonstration and showcase new work created with Ohio State dance students.
A celebrated B-boy, mentor, and interdisciplinary artist, YNOT explores the design, sustainability, history, and community of Hip Hop through dance, typography, music, and architecture. His work bridges tradition and innovation, imagining future possibilities for Hip Hop culture while honoring its roots. As an internationally sought-after teacher, battle judge, and cultural ambassador, YNOT has inspired artists around the globe through his commitment to education, mentorship, and creative exchange. [ynotism.com]
This special event offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience YNOT's artistic vision firsthand and witness the culmination of his residency as Ohio State students perform work developed under his direction. Don't miss this engaging exploration of Hip Hop culture, creative process, and contemporary performance.
This work set on Ohio State's dance students will also be performed on the Department of Dance's Spring Concert, April 16-17, 2027 on the Proscenium Stage of Ohio State's Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts.
The lecture/demonstration and showing is free and open to the public.
YNOT's residency is presented in collaboration with Ohio State's Department of Dance, Department of African and African American Studies, Department of Design and the School of Music and with support from the Office of the Vice Provost of the Arts.
