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The Department of Dance at the Ohio State University is a community of diverse individuals trained on a common nexus of inquiry, the rich and complex phenomenon of dance. At the heart of the Ohio State Dance experience is the notion of embodied scholarship, embracing the intertwining areas of physical practice, creative activity and theoretical inquiry. We invest our time, energy, expertise and re

sources in studies of performance and composition, history, production, Laban studies, dance and technology, dance documentation, theory and analysis; and we extend ourselves into collaborations with other disciplines, from music and theatre to women's studies and creative writing, as well as into the larger communities around us. We view and continually seek to renew our place as an active forefront in the field, nurturing links to the professional world and fostering those connections for ourselves and our students. We are writers of books and makers of dances; passionate learners and dedicated teachers; we are performers and leaders; advocates and innovators; nurturers and creators and investigators. Come and see what we have to offer!

11/16/2024

Hip-Hop with Donald Isom
Videographer: Lexi Clark-Stilianos

FREE HIP HOP WORKSHOP with Lecturer Donald IsomSaturday, November 16, 2 pmSullivant Hall Room 290
11/15/2024

FREE HIP HOP WORKSHOP with Lecturer Donald Isom
Saturday, November 16, 2 pm
Sullivant Hall Room 290

11/15/2024

Rehearsal with Graduate Fellow Lucy Dillon
Videographer: Lexi Clark Stilianos

11/13/2024

Costume Production
Instructor: Lindsay Simon
Videographer: Lexi Clark Stilianos

11/12/2024

Movement Practice with Associate Professor Abby Zbikowski
Video footage by Lexi Clark-Stilianos

11/11/2024

Today on Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our county. Thank you for your strength, courage and sacrifice.

Caption: Rock Ceremony, annual event for veterans at the Rock outside Bricker Hall with ROTC, Woodruff. Photo by Logan Wallace.

ICYMI: Here's a nice preview of Up/rising by Richard Sanford...
11/04/2024

ICYMI: Here's a nice preview of Up/rising by Richard Sanford...

Goings On in Columbus, OH: Mike Smith | Jazz Arts Group Gala | OSU's Department of Dance's Autumn Concert | Riffe Center Exhibition Opening | Day Drinking for Democracy

Larissa Rojas and Alex Vanzant are performing at the Wex for Día De Los Mu***os at 6:30pm today. It's a quick five-minut...
11/01/2024

Larissa Rojas and Alex Vanzant are performing at the Wex for Día De Los Mu***os at 6:30pm today. It's a quick five-minute duet in case anyone is around before the Up/rising Concert.

Choreography by Alfonso Abraham Cervera in collab with Larissa and Alex.

10/31/2024

It's Opening Night!

10/30/2024

Autumn Concert: Up/rising - October 31 - November 2, 2024
Tickets: https://dance.osu.edu/events/autumn-concert/rising
Featuring:
"Habitual Roots"
Choreographer and Dancer: Shaela Davis
Music: “You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No) - Extended Mix,” by Dawn Penn
Notes on the piece: This work is an exploration of appreciation and self-discovery through pelvic work. Who has access and how much access is granted to the viewer?
Videography and edits: Brianna Rosato

10/30/2024

Autumn Concert: Up/rising - October 31 - November 2, 2024
Tickets: https://dance.osu.edu/events/autumn-concert/rising
Featuring:
“The CONVOCATION
The TESTIMONIES
The BENEDICTION”
Choreographer: Michelle Gibson
Rehearsal Director: Ryan Johnson
Residency Assistant: Celeste Brace
Lighting Designers: Ryan Johnson and Jonathon Hunter
Music: “Afro Horn,” by Francisco Mora-Catlett, Egun Moyuba and Saints at Congo Square; “I Need Thee Every Hour,” by Debra Henderson; “Simunye, We Are One,” by PJ Morton; “Just A Closer Walk With Thee,” by Kermit Ruffins with Rebirth Brass Band; “Unanae,” by New Birth Brass Band
Band: Trumpet - Milo Mannino, Trombone - Rashad Mitchell, Sousaphone - Tony Zilincik, Snare Drum - Seth Alexander, Bass Drum - Ryan Johnson
Dancers: Zoe Canty, Carter Carter, Evelyn Couch, Asya Little-Graves, Jin Liu, Magen Neal, Barry Nickell, Amelia Otte, Alex Vanzant, with Ryan Johnson
Notes on the piece: This work begins with a prayer to Egun, the ancestors, opening the space for ritual to take place. This is not merely dance, but reverence for life and humanity; an opportunity to worship through sacred communal gathering that the dancers invite you to witness. Allow your Spirits to open, to heal, and to reveal their light as the dancers traverse a community Convocation, individual Testimonies, and a Benediction that calls on the culture of the Black Church and the streets of New Orleans. Witness the worship and take part. May we all feel blessed and healthy as a result. Ase O

Videographer: Barry Nickell
Edit by Brianna Rosato

Order your official Ohio State Dance apparel before the store closes on November 8.Individual orders will NOT be directl...
10/29/2024

Order your official Ohio State Dance apparel before the store closes on November 8.
Individual orders will NOT be directly shipped to you.
After the sale closes, all orders will be shipped in bulk directly to the Department of Dance office for you to pick-up at your convenience.
Orders will be available for pick-up approximately 4-6 weeks after the sale closes. ⤵️

The Ohio State University enjoys the spirit and support from one of the nation’s longest standing alumni associations (now nearly 500,000 strong) and one of the nation’s largest single-campus enrollment. One of the ways that Buckeyes show their pride is through Ohio State merchandise. What they ...

Saturdays in the StudioFree Dance ClassesSullivant Hall 39010:30 am - 12 pmNovember 2, 2024 - Hip Hop ClassNovember 16, ...
10/29/2024

Saturdays in the Studio
Free Dance Classes
Sullivant Hall 390
10:30 am - 12 pm

November 2, 2024 - Hip Hop Class
November 16, 2024 - Jazz Dance Class

Free dance classes for Columbus City middle school and high school students will be from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.. All Columbus students are welcome to attend, but the program is geared toward those with limited access to dance education. Arts education has numerous positive outcomes for students, including academic achievement, higher standardized test scores, social and emotional benefits and memory retention (Guhn et al. 2019; Bowen et al. 2019). Arts education remains inequitable and underfunded. Institutional barriers that prevent fair treatment and full participation in the arts are especially prominent when considering who has access to arts education and what cultural traditions and art forms are valued through classroom teaching. Through public programming at the intersection of social justice education, artmaking and activism, we welcome middle school and high school children from the inner city of Columbus to join us for free dance classes.

https://dance.osu.edu/prospective-students/community-engagement

10/29/2024

Spring 25'
Dance 2181 Social Dance - Ballet Folklórico
Professor: Alfonso Abraham Cervera

Edited by: Alfonso Abraham Cervera
Videography: Lexi Clark-Stilianos
Music: Tarima de Tixla

10/28/2024

We've gone digital! When you order your tickets in person, over the phone, or online, you will now receive them via text or email. Enabled with Ticketmaster SafeTix, the electronic barcode helps keep your seats safe. Box Office Practicum Student Eryn Toppin () models our new ticket scanner after receiving the latest training in Event Management.

10/31/2023

Autumn Concert: Gathering
November 2-4, 2023
Sullivant Hall, Barnett Theatre
"Unnecessary Weather," by Daniel Roberts
Tickets: https://dance.osu.edu/events
Videography by Mary Storm
Video editing by Brianna Rosato

Welcome future Buckeyes and guests to our first round of BFA in Dance program auditions! We hope you enjoy your time on ...
10/27/2023

Welcome future Buckeyes and guests to our first round of BFA in Dance program auditions! We hope you enjoy your time on campus and look forward to being in community and moving with you this weekend!

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