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

Festival

SAVE THE DATE

2025 OhioDance Festival
April 25-April 27
Location: The Ohio State University, Dance Department, Sullivant Hall, 1813 North High St., Columbus Ohio 43210

OhioDance is happy to announce the Festival guest artist will be Christopher Kaui Morgan (he/him) a Native Hawaiian choreographer, arts administrator, facilitator, dance educator, and arts/native/lgbtqia advocate based in San Diego, California, United States. Currently touring productions P?haku and Native Intelligence/Innate Intelligence, the third installment of this trilogy is slated to premiere in 2025. He crafts multi-disciplinary performances that synthesize dance, storytelling, original music, and multimedia design to explore identity, as well as social and cultural issues. His work has been performed in 22 countries across 5 continents. Sought as a speaker and grants reviewer for his informed and balanced perspective, he has been at the forefront of national discussions on equity in the arts in the United States and was nominated by President Biden to a 6 year term on the National Council on the Art. He is Artistic Director of Christopher K. Morgan & Artists, Malashock Dance, and the Program Director of the residency program Art Omi: Dance. christopherkmorgan.com

OhioDance Festival Calls

2025 OhioDance Festival BA College, Trainees, Pre-Professional Applications
Deadline February 4, 2025 
https://forms.gle/8q1SdEG3u2jZ6FEN7 

Awards

2025 Maggie Patton Dance Award and OhioDance Outstanding Dance Student Award
Due February 18, 2025 https://forms.gle/n3V4W4Mz2ZyEFeCAA

 2025 Padma Chebrolu Dance Award and OhioDance Exceptional College/University Dance Student Artist Award Deadline March 1, 2025. https://forms.gle/b1eqHAdbhK3KMYRn7

Saturday April 26 there is a half marathon and road closure will start at 8am and not open until 11:30am. Plan ahead for one hour travel time. More information about the travel route: https: //capitalcityhalfmarathon.com

Parking Information: Parking Garage is located next to Sullivant Hall with access from High Street.
Parking is available in Ohio Union South Garage located at 1759 N High St. $17. per day (next to Sullivant)
https://osu.campusparc.com/find-parking/ohio-union-south-garage/
North Garage after 4pm Fri, all Sat. & Sun. $17. per day
Street parking is available on the streets east of N High Street. Please be aware that some spots require payment through the ParkMobile app.
Street parking after Indianola no meters check signs to ensure not permit parking.
Location, directions and Parking https://dance.osu.edu/about/location

Payment information go to: https://ohiodance.org/festival/registration/


 

Support

OhioDance is a statewide organization that inclusively supports the diverse and vibrant practice of dance. OhioDance is supported through grants from The National Endowment for the Arts, Ohio Arts Council, Greater Columbus Arts Council, Columbus Foundation, and The Ohio State University Department of Dance Dance Preservation Fund.

 

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