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Call for Participation
The student-led Anti-Racist Working Group has launched a new social media initiative to celebrate Black students, alumni, professors, guest scholars and artists connected to the Ohio…

A Message from Dr. Nadine George-Graves
Dear Ohio State Dance Community,
George Floyd was laid to rest on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
It has been 16 days since his killing by police inspired worldwide protests calling…

Department Surprises Hadley and Covey with Retirement "Ride Bye"
Ohio State Dance faculty, staff, students and friends surprised Department Chair and Professor Susan Hadley and Professor Dave Covey with a festive parade of 25+ vehicles adorned with…

Now Offering Individual Virtual Department Visits
We are now offering live virtual department visits. We can meet with you individually to give you and your guests a program overview, Q & A session, and a guided virtual …

College News - Incoming chair of Department of Dance: 'Artists find a way'
Exactly three months ago, I gave a talk to the students, staff and faculty in the Department of Dance explaining why I wanted to become their next chair. Believe it or not, in my five-…

Ph.D Student Rohini Acharya Receives 2020 International Research and Scholar Grant
Ph.D Student Rohini Acharya’s proposal, Bharata Natyam in the US Diaspora: Staging Indian American Identity through Performance at Classical Indian Dance Festivals and Competitions, has been…

Dear Ohio State Dance Class of 2020,
Every generation has a defining historical moment that remains etched in the memories of its people for the rest of their lives: the 1929 stock market crash, Pearl…

BFA Student Angela Ciarochi Receives Outstanding First-Year Student Award
Please join us in giving BFA Student Angela Ciarochi a shout out for receiving the Outstanding First-Year Student Award, which is a part of the 2020 Student Life…

Ohio State Dance Launches New Alumni Webpage
Thanks to all the Ohio State Dance Alumni who have responded to last fall’s call for news and updates from BFA Dance Senior Mia Williams for her senior project. We are excited to announce the…