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OhioDance is committed to secure the foothold of dance in Ohio through increasing visibility, firming viability, and elevating the position of dance in Ohio.

Valuable Information:
All OhioDance members receive; OhioDance Festival discounts, OhioDance Virtual Dance Collection®, Biweekly email updates and Quarterly online newsletter, Access to online Membership Directory and Resources, Professional Development, Fiscal agent services, State Policy Representation

Special Events:
At OhioDance’s annual festival you can meet with dance colleagues and enjoy performances, films and sessions representing the state’s broad and diverse dance field. Support for the Dance Community:
OhioDance is your representative for dance at the state level. In partnerships with Ohio Arts Council, Ohio Alliance for Arts Education, Ohio Department of Education, Art Possible Ohio; Dance/USA; National Dance Education Organization and others. OhioDance Documentary film “Ohio: A State of Dance” was awarded gold and two silver awards from the 43rd annual Telly Awards; and nominated by the 58th Regional Emmy Awards, Ohio Valley Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, for outstanding achievement in arts/entertainment for long form content.

10/10/2026

1994 — Feast of the Flowering Moon In 1994, the Feast of the Flowering Moon festival was established by the Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau to celebrate local heritage and support "Tecumseh!", the renowned outdoor drama produced by The Scioto Society. A true celebration of Ohio history and culture!
Read the full milestone story: https://vdc.ohiodance.org/exhibits/feast-flowering-moon/
https://vdc.ohiodance.org/milestones/
https://ohiodance.org/
Ohio Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts
Feast of the Flowering Moon

10/09/2026

New Vision Dance Company: “Retrospective IV – Celebrating 20 years of dance”
This fall, New Vision Dance Company invites you to experience a celebration 20 years in the making! Our Fall Retrospective IV show honors two decades of artistry, passion, creativity, and unforgettable moments on the stage. This milestone is more than a look back—it’s a celebration of where we’ve been, how far we’ve come, and the exciting future still ahead. Featuring favorite works, memorable moments, audience favorites and the incredible dancers who have helped shape our journey, this show is going to be bold, beautiful, nostalgic, and completely New Vision! Come celebrate 20 years of dance with us—you won’t want to miss this spectacular trip down memory lane! Performances are October 17th at the McCoy Center for the Performing Arts, 2pm and 6:30pm. Tickets are available at www.capa.com
OhioDance
New Vision Dance Co.

10/07/2026

Oberlin October 9-10, 2026
Oberlin Contact Improvisation Collective (OCIC)
Fall Contact Improvisation Jam with guest artist Nica Portavia
Come join OCIC foks for a weekend of dancing. Friday evening and all day Saturday.
For more information contact: [email protected]
https://www.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments/dance/contact-improvisation
OhioDance
Dance at Oberlin

10/07/2026

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10/07/2026

HERE IT IS! Your weekly way to be informed, and stay informed: https://conta.cc/4yB0dhe Full of easy-to-read, critical news and opportunities in the arts, arts education, education, and more!

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Photos from OhioDance's post 10/05/2026

Behind every confident step, expressive gesture, and thriving dance studio is a dedicated dance educator!

On this , OhioDance celebrates the teaching artists, studio owners, K-12 educators, and university faculty across Ohio who inspire the next generation of dancers. Your dedication nurtures creativity, discipline, and community every single day.

Looking to bring qualified dance educators into your school or organization? Explore the OhioDance Teaching Artist Roster, featuring vetted professionals ready to share their expertise across our state!

Learn more & connect: https://ohiodance.org/education/
Explore our resources: https://ohiodance.org/

10/05/2026

Columbus October 10, 2026
InPulse Dance Co. is proud to present PULSE EXPRESSION Vol. 1—an unforgettable evening celebrating movement, artistry, and incredible local talent!
Join us as we bring a vibrant, diverse showcase of dancers and performers to the stage for one night only.
Where: Columbus Performing Arts Center
Address: 549 Franklin Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
When: October 10, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $20
Featuring Performances By:
Macy Perry, Catherine Cryan Erney | Perennial Movement Group, Kailey Fraer & Lily Staib, Renee Clippinger, Royal Rouge Circus, Movement Unscripted, Indian Classical Dance Collective, Ting-Yu Xie, Lauren Smith, Andrea De La Rosa, InPulse Dance Co.
https://events.humanitix.com/inpulse-dance-co-presents-pulse-expression-vol-1
https://linktr.ee/InPulseDanceco?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=fc706585-b465-4ca5-8346-2a989f95c0c1
OhioDance
InPulse Dance Company

10/04/2026

1994 — Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (Jeraldyne Blunden)
In 1994, DCDC founder Jeraldyne Blunden received the prestigious John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Fellowship Award for her visionary life’s work in dance and her groundbreaking leadership in Black modern dance. Modern dance legend!

Read Jeraldyne Blunden's full milestone story:
https://vdc.ohiodance.org/exhibits/dcdc/
https://vdc.ohiodance.org/milestones/
https://ohiodance.org/

Ohio Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company

10/03/2026

1994 — Cultural Centre of India
In 1994, Padma Chebrolu founded the Cultural Centre of India in Cincinnati to teach, preserve, and share traditional Indian dance styles and heritage across the Midwest.

Explore this milestone in Ohio’s multicultural dance ecosystem:
https://vdc.ohiodance.org/exhibits/padma-chebrolu/
https://vdc.ohiodance.org/milestones/
https://ohiodance.org/

Ohio Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts
Culturalcentreofindia

10/02/2026

Join OhioDance at the upcoming dedication and unveiling of the Ohio Women’s Monument – Wednesday, October 14th at 9:30 AM in Columbus at the Ohio Theatre and Ohio Statehouse.
This historic event should not be missed. Years in the making – literally – and the first monument dedicated to women on the Statehouse grounds.
Please join us along with a host of statewide elected officials, leaders, and friends.
The event is free, but registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999123170217?aff=oddtdtcreator
OhioDance
Ohio Theatre Ohio Statehouse

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