Classes & Worskhops

Try a FREE Dance Class at The Arts Castle Dance Academy!
Free trial classes Sept 2–15 for ages 4 through adult! The ACDA inspires creativity and fosters a lifelong love of dance in a family-friendly, inclusive environment.
Arts Castle Dance Website
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Dance classes for adults of all levels
Through our merger with Contemporary Dance Theater, we now will be continuing CDT’s adult classes in College Hill at the very same space! Join us for your favorites, plus new teachers and classes. ALL ARE WELCOME, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Our new registration system is all online and includes bi-monthly “punch cards” or discounted rates when you commit to attend weekly for a period of time.
https://www.mutualdance.org/artscenters/

Cleveland – ABREPASO flamenco
Growing appreciation for and knowledge of flamenco is at the heart of our mission. We offer flamenco classes in K-12, university, and public settings.
Flamenco Dance Classes Ohio Cleveland — ABREPASO flamenco

Cincinnati – Fall Quarter:
Cultural center of India
Dance Classes of India: Spring Quarter: Mar 1 – May 31, 2026
9462 Hopewell Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249-3618
Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook
In person and Online classes. Year round enrollment.
45 Minutes each class. Subjects Taught: Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi and Bollywood
More info on classes: https://culturalcenterofindia.com/classes
Contact: padma@culturalcentreofindia.com, Phone: 513-227-9612, Website: https://culturalcenterofindia.com/

Akron – Saturday, Mar 28, 2026 3:00 PM
Culture & Choreography: A conversation with Yue Yin & Dominic Moore-Dunson at CATAC
Event Location: Center for Applied Theatre and Active Culture (220 South Balch St, Akron, OH 44302)
Event Description: Join us for a free conversation and informal movement showing as artists Dominic Moore Dunson and Yue Yin discuss how culture influences their choreography and creative process. This free event includes a moderated conversation exploring the artists’ cultural identities and how they communicate about their cultures through movement and storytelling. Each artist will also preview sections from in-progress dance works and answer audience questions.
Photo: Attached to this email
Event Link: DANCECleveland – Culture & Choreography: A conversation with Yue Yin & Dominic Moore-Dunson at CATAC

Columbus, OH
DANCESPORT @ THE WHETSTONE COMMUNITY CENTER.
Dear Dance Colleagues,
My name is Ruslan C Pashayev (Russ) I am a professional dancer, coach and choreographer with an expertise in the International Latin style of DanceSport. I invite trained dancers with either JAZZ, MODERN/CONTEMPORARY or HIP HOP backgrounds to my weekly DanceSport class at the Whetstone Community Center, starting the week of Jan 12th , 2026 and will provide a high quality instruction and training.
CLASS INFO.
Discipline: International Latin DanceSport.
Age Limit: 21-28 y.o.
Dance Background Necessary: Jazz, Modern/Contemporary, Hip Hop.
No Dance Partner Required.
Dates: Mondays at 7pm to 8pm. (ONCE A WEEK)
Number of sessions: 9, from January 12th to March 14th , 2026.
Number of spots: 5.
Price: $140/person.
ONLINE REGISTRATION STARTS ON JANUARY 6th , 2026.
If you have any questions or need more information please text/call me any time at (614)401-7757, or email me at: ruslanpashayev15@gmail.com
THANK YOU !!!

Columbus – Inspiration to Movement:
Official training school for Oyo Dance Company.  Ages 4-15.  Ballet, modern, pointe, Latin, Pilates
https://inspirationtomovement.com/

Columbus – April 18 and 19, 2026
Saturday 9:30-4:30
Sunday 9:30-noon
https://forms.gle/rxZLYorBcYmep9mQ7

Mahana Productions is sponsoring a Polynesian workshop (Saturday and Sunday morning) in northern Columbus.  Malia Tafua from Te Fano O Te Ra will be instructing on the Maori, Samoan and Tahitian cultures involving basic dance movements, choreography and story-telling.
Malia Erena TaFua is a passionate advocate of Polynesian culture, deeply connected to her Tahitian/French and Hawaiian/Chinese heritage. As the second eldest child of Alex and Tanya Tekurio, founders of Hitia O Te Ra Productions, she was raised in a home filled with dance, music, and tradition, shaping her lifelong dedication to Ori Tahiti and cultural education. Carrying forward her parents’ legacy, Malia and her family founded Te Fano O Te Ra (The Voyage of the Sun), a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring youth through creative expression, strengthening community ties, and advancing Polynesian performing arts. As a dedicated teacher and cultural advocate, Malia continues to honor the values instilled in her by her father: “Stay humble, work hard, be teachable, and always respect your elders.”
Please reach out to Aizel Cabungcal (aizelcabungcal@yahoo.com) or mahanaproductions@gmail.com for more information.

Columbus – MUCAI Academy
Zena Rommett Floor Barre™
In Person: Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm EST
Online: Wednesday 5:45-6:45pm EST
https://mucaiacademy.org/classes

Columbus – New Vision Dance Company’s Spring Workshop 2026
Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 1-5pm
Location – Ohio Theater (Rehearsal Room), 39 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215
Int/Adv Dancers ages 10 through adult
Tuition – $50
Spend an afternoon of dance with the members of New Vision
Dance Co.
Spring Workshop will include styles such as jazz, ballet, contemporary, musical theatre and hip hop.
New Vision Dance Company is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Register at www.newvisiondanceco.org
Registration form: https://forms.gle/cv6Fpf189sKkGEyS8

Columbus – Fri, April 17, 2026  9:45 am – 4:15 pm
Sullivant Hall, 1813 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210

College Day 2026 | Department of Dance
College Day is a free in-person event for high school students, but registration is required.
High school students interested in pursuing dance in college are invited to spend a day in the life of an Ohio State Dance major! Visiting students will take and observe classes, see student work, attend an information session about our major and minor programs, and mingle with our current BFA students. Students will also have the opportunity to take a guided tour of our state-of-the-art facilities.

Columbus – May 1-3, 2026
2026 OhioDance Festival
3 days of sessions
Register through this link https://ohiodance.org/festival/registration/

Cleveland –
Ongoing classes at the School of Dancing Wheels
At our fully accessible studios in Midtown Cleveland, the School of Dancing Wheels is a multi-arts school that offers classes throughout the year for individuals of all abilities, ages 3 & up. The School of Dancing Wheels offers our physically integrated dance classes in-studio and online. Classes include Ballet, Capoeira, Conditioning,Contemporary, DW Community Class, Hip-Hop, JazzFunk, Wheelchair Technique, Youth Combo Class and Performance Ensemble.
For more information, including the class schedule and to register online, visit https://dancingwheels.org/community-education/classes/.