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.

Welcome to OhioDance


Festival Registration now open https://ohiodance.org/festival/registration/
2026 OhioDance Festival
May 1, 2, and 3
Location: The Ohio State University, Dance Department, Sullivant Hall, 1813 North High St., Columbus Ohio 43210
New Voices: Honoring the Past, Moving the Future

Celebrating 50 Years of OhioDance
A vibrant tribute to the dancers, choreographers, and visionaries who shaped our legacy and a bold spotlight on the emerging voices shaping what comes next. “New Voices” echoes with history while amplifying the rhythm of the future.
Guest Artist: Cervilio Miguel Amador, Artistic Director, Cincinnati Ballet
Performances, Films, Sessions, Demonstrations.


 

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.

Accessibility Statement: OhioDance is committed to ensuring the accessibility of this website and its content. Ongoing efforts are documenting areas for improvement and a plan is in place to increase access. If you cannot access information on any page of this website, would like to report inaccessible features, or would like information in another format, please contact OhioDance at jane@ohiodance.org or 614-224-2913.

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