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Save the Date
October 8, 2026, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Celebrating 50 years of OhioDance
Humantix Event Link https://events.humanitix.com/ohiodance-50th-anniversary-gala
Nominations for the The OhioDance Champion Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the field of dance in Ohio.
Established in 1976 OhioDance is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026 – these awards celebrate individuals and organizations whose dedication has advanced and enriched Ohio’s dance community.
Attendance at the OhioDance 50th Anniversary event, Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 6pm-9pm at the Lincoln Theatre Ballroom, Columbus OH, will be required to receive the award.
Awards announced at event. https://forms.gle/TzA3YGSTZWdCcApq8
June 3, 2026 from 11:00am-12:00pm – Join the Quarterly Virtual OhioDance Membership Meeting- Hear from Mari Davies the Director of Institutional Giving, Toledo Center for Live Arts, OhioDance Board member.
Join us for an exciting discussion as Mari Davies shares the story behind Toledo Center for Live Arts’ stunning new facility — and the vibrant ways it’s being brought to life by Live Arts Toledo and the greater community.
Then learn about the inspiring new dance company Artistic Director, Eric Otto is building at Toledo Ballet, plus how Toledo Ballet is opening its doors to the community through Dance Exploration — a program designed for adults 50 and beyond.
This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
OhioDance is a State-wide service organization that supports the entire dance ecosystem in Ohio.
Mission Statement: To secure the foothold of dance in Ohio through increasing visibility, firming viability, and elevating the position of dance in Ohio.
Purpose: Keeping dance alive.
Values: Respect, Integrity, Love of Dance, Intentionality of Cultural Expressions, Relationships, Connection, and Community.
Vision:A communal physical space to share the power and joy of dance.
OhioDance works diligently to advocate at every level of government and in every community about the impact dance has on the state’s economy, and also the impact it has on quality of life and educational attainment.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, OhioDance presents the arts to the community through festivals, conferences, performance opportunities, a Virtual Dance Collection, educational resources, professional networking, newsletters, and dance artist services.
Visit The Columbus Foundation’s the Giving Store to make your donations online!
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OhioDance is supported through grants from Ohio Arts Council, Kettering Family Philanthropies, America 250 Ohio, Arts Midwest Gig Fund, National Endowment for the Arts, Greater Columbus Arts Council, Columbus Foundation, and Akron Community Fund.
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