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OSU Dance Department of Dance, The Ohio State University

Contact us by email at [email protected]. We are Dance at the Ohio State University.

The Department of Dance at the Ohio State University is a community of diverse individuals trained on a common nexus of inquiry, the rich and complex phenomenon of dance. At the heart of the Ohio State Dance experience is the notion of embodied scholarship, embracing the intertwining areas of physical practice, creative activity and theoretical inquiry. We invest our time, energy, expertise and re

sources in studies of performance and composition, history, production, Laban studies, dance and technology, dance documentation, theory and analysis; and we extend ourselves into collaborations with other disciplines, from music and theatre to women's studies and creative writing, as well as into the larger communities around us. We view and continually seek to renew our place as an active forefront in the field, nurturing links to the professional world and fostering those connections for ourselves and our students. We are writers of books and makers of dances; passionate learners and dedicated teachers; we are performers and leaders; advocates and innovators; nurturers and creators and investigators. Come and see what we have to offer!

Today we recognize Juneteenth, a significant moment in our nation’s history marking the end of slavery in the United Sta...
06/19/2026

Today we recognize Juneteenth, a significant moment in our nation’s history marking the end of slavery in the United States.
In the Department of Dance at The Ohio State University, we value the many histories, traditions, and artistic contributions that shape our field. Dance offers a space to reflect, learn, and engage with the diverse influences that inform our teaching, research, and creative work.
We encourage our community to take time to learn, reflect, and appreciate the cultural legacies that continue to influence the arts.

06/18/2026

Dance at Ohio State = community 💛
Late rehearsals. Studio laughs. People who get you.
These could be your future friends 👀
Tag someone you’re excited to meet—or bring with you 👇

Homing is an ongoing collaborative project by MFA Alumni Katherine G. Moore and Kathryn Nusa Logan that explores embodie...
06/18/2026

Homing is an ongoing collaborative project by MFA Alumni Katherine G. Moore and Kathryn Nusa Logan that explores embodied relationships to landscape through sound, movement, and participatory performance. The exhibition brings together film, audio, and installation to document site-specific participatory audio projects developed across Ohio.

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Ohio State's artist laureate views America250 as a unique opportunityCharles Anderson, a professor in the Department of ...
06/18/2026

Ohio State's artist laureate views America250 as a unique opportunity

Charles Anderson, a professor in the Department of Dance and Ohio State's 2026-27 artist laureate, was recently featured in an article by The Columbus Dispatch in which he discusses his research and how it relates to the America250 celebrations this summer. 🔗 in comments
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06/17/2026

You did it. You’re officially a Buckeye dancer ❤️
This summer = your time to rest, dream, and get excited.
We’ll be right here with you every step of the way.
Drop a 💃 if you’re counting down to autumn!
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, please join us in welcoming our incoming class of transfer BFA students! Welcome to Ohio State's Department of Dance!...
06/17/2026

, please join us in welcoming our incoming class of transfer BFA students! Welcome to Ohio State's Department of Dance! We are excited to move and create with all of you this fall!
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06/05/2026

Let's go! 2026 Summer Dance Intensive Showing tonight at 4 pm!

✨ That’s a wrap on Summer Intensive 2026 ✨We can’t believe it’s the last day of an incredible week of movement, growth, ...
06/05/2026

✨ That’s a wrap on Summer Intensive 2026 ✨
We can’t believe it’s the last day of an incredible week of movement, growth, and artistry 💫 Every moment has been filled with energy and intention.

Join us as we celebrate it all tonight at our showing 🎭
🕓 4 PM
📍 Barnett Theatre

Until then, enjoy these glimpses of the passion, dedication, and creativity that made this week unforgettable like the powerful movement practice classes with MFA Alumnus Benjamin Roach and Dr. Tanya Calamoneri , the inspiring audition workshop with Dr. Nyama McCarthy-Brown, and repertory with MFA Student Afaliah Tribune and Dr. Irvin Manuel Gonzalez💃


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Day 4 and the momentum keeps building 🔥💃Today at Ohio State’s Department of Dance Summer Intensive, students took big st...
06/04/2026

Day 4 and the momentum keeps building 🔥💃
Today at Ohio State’s Department of Dance Summer Intensive, students took big steps toward their futures—both on and off the stage. From an application workshop led by Academic Program Coordinator Amy Schmidt to a dynamic BFA audition workshop with Dr. Nyama McCarthy-Brown and BFA alumna Liv Sexton, the day was all about growth, preparation, and confidence.
🎥 Watch the energy, focus, and passion in action
📸 Swipe to see behind-the-scenes moments of dancers pushing themselves to the next level
The future of dance starts here. ✨

🔎 The great Scavenger Hunt continues...Check out the campus landmarks our intrepid Summer Dance Intensive explorers fo...
06/04/2026

🔎 The great Scavenger Hunt continues...Check out the campus landmarks our intrepid Summer Dance Intensive explorers found on this Scarlet and Gray excursion!

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316 Sullivant Hall, 1813 N High Street
Columbus, OH
43210

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(614) 292-7977

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