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OSU mourns loss of Alum Jessica Wilt
OSU Dance is sad to share the news of the passing of Jessica L Wilt,(MFA ’02). She began her career as a dancer and musician, eventually realizing she wanted to contribute to the arts…
In Memorium: Helen P. Alkire
With heavy hearts, we share the news that Helen Alkire passed away early Saturday morning, November 14, 2015, in her home on the Alkire farm in Orient, Ohio.
Helen…
Randy Skinner to visit OSU Dance and Theatre Departments
OSU Alum Randy Skinner returns to Ohio State to teach a jazz dance class for dance and theatre students on Friday November 13th. He is an award-winning director, choreographer, and performer whose…
OSU Dance mourns loss of Dr. Vera Maletic
With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Dr. Vera Maletic. Vera served the OSU Department of Dance as a faculty member from 1977 to 2000. An internationally renowned dance scholar, Vera wrote…
Kinga Szemessy, ArtsLink Fellow to OSU Dance
Kinga Szemessy, a Hungarian dancer and choreographer, visits OSU Dance this fall as an ArtsLink fellow. She has training in classical ballet, contemporary dance, contact improvisation, Hungarian…
Cheri Mitchell Will Be Missed
OSU Dance mourns the loss of Cheri Mitchell, former Executive Director of Ballet Met. Our condolences to her family, friends, and the Central Ohio arts community, which she served throughout her…
Jon Woods Family Condolences
The Department of Dance expresses condolences to the family of Jon Woods, professor emeritus in the School of Music and long-time director of The Ohio State University Marching Band.
The…
Mitchell Rose Promoted to Associate Professor in Dance
The Department of Dance is excited to announce that Faculty member Mitchell Rose has been promoted to Associate Professor. Rose leads the department's dance film program, bringing together his…
Norah Zuniga Shaw on team for ASC Discovery Theme
Department of Dance Associate Professor Norah Zuniga Shaw was selected to provide guidance to the Arts and Humanities Discovery Initiative. She is one of five faculty leaders who are working in…