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Susan Van Pelt Petry named Department of Dance interim chair
Susan Van Pelt Petry, a professor in the Department of Dance, was named the department’s interim chair for a one-year term, effective July 1. She previously chaired the department from 2006-…
Crystal Michelle Perkins receives Susan M. Hartmann Mentoring and Leadership Award
Assistant Professor of Dance Crystal Michelle Perkins received the 2021 Susan M. Hartmann Mentoring and Leadership Award for her outstanding mentoring and leadership on behalf…
This Is Where We Dance Now: Covid-19 and the New and Next in Dance Onscreen Published
We are thrilled to announce the publication of The International Journal of Screendance vol. 12, This Is Where We Dance Now: Covid-19 and the New and Next in Dance Onscreen.
This…
Department Premieres Spring Repertory Works
Ohio State Dance is premiering repertory works from spring semester 2021 on its YouTube Channel throughout the summer on Friday's at 3 p.m. as the projects are completed. You can view spring…
Your Spring 2021 InForm Is Here!
What a special moment this is in many ways. This issue of InForm marks a year for me as your chair. And what a year it was! We, dance people, know the importance of bodies moving…
Announcing the Dr. Melanye White Dixon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund
Department of Dance Chair Dr. Nadine George-Graves announced the creation of the Dr. Melanye White Dixon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund (…
How To Address Racism in Dance Education
Dance curriculums are often criticized for lack of diversity, creating environments where dancers of color don’t always feel welcome. Nyama McCarthy-Brown, assistant professor in the…
BFA Dance Alumna Pam Tanowitz Featured on Cover of Dance Magazine
Pam Tanowitz: "I Would Rather Fail at Something Interesting Than Do Something Boring"
Siobhan Burke
Dance Magazine
Mar 29, 2021
"When theaters shut down in New York City early…