Dayton Dance Initiative

Dayton Dance Initiative Dayton Dance Initiative is an independent collective of professional dancers working to create innova

Kinda chic to be DDI- and full of gratitude to be able to do what we do.
08/19/2026

Kinda chic to be DDI- and full of gratitude to be able to do what we do.

Flashback Friday! A look back at Season 8—moments of movement, light, and connection, beautifully captured by Joe Cook
08/14/2026

Flashback Friday! A look back at Season 8—moments of movement, light, and connection, beautifully captured by Joe Cook

Last weekend, PAROLA found a new home inside Future Is Now X Museum—and what a ride it was.Thank you to FUTUREISNOWX for...
08/06/2026

Last weekend, PAROLA found a new home inside Future Is Now X Museum—and what a ride it was.

Thank you to FUTUREISNOWX for trusting us to activate the space and blur the lines between movement, art, and audience. And thank you to every person who showed up, witnessed, and shared the experience with us.

We’re continually inspired by the creative energy of Dayton and the artists who keep pushing what’s possible. We’re leaving the weekend feeling deeply grateful, and already dreaming about what’s next.

We are excited to present PAROLA, choreographed by Macy Perry, this Saturday at 8:00 PM. Join us for a day full of live ...
07/29/2026

We are excited to present PAROLA, choreographed by Macy Perry, this Saturday at 8:00 PM. Join us for a day full of live painting, panel discussions, live music, and performance. Admission is free! Click the link in our bio for more information.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community partners, Joui Wine and Fifth Street Brewpub, for generously hosting o...
07/26/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community partners, Joui Wine and Fifth Street Brewpub, for generously hosting our Season 8 community gatherings.

We believe dance extends beyond the stage. By partnering with local businesses and weaving our programming into the fabric of the Dayton community, we create meaningful connections, welcome new audiences, and celebrate the vibrant creative spirit that makes our city unique.

There’s still one more opportunity to experience DDI this season! Join us on August 1 at FUTURE IS NOW X MUSEUM, where we’ll be immersed alongside more than 100 artists and creators for an unforgettable evening of art, movement, and community.

Visit the link in our bio for tickets and details. We’d love to celebrate the close of Season 8 with you.

📷 Images courtesy of Dave Triwush

Originally created for Dayton Dance Initiative’s The Light in Between, Macy Perry’s PAROLA enters a new environment, one...
07/21/2026

Originally created for Dayton Dance Initiative’s The Light in Between, Macy Perry’s PAROLA enters a new environment, one where choreography dissolves into the energy of the evening, visual art surrounds you, International DJs shape the atmosphere, and the like between spectator and participant begins to blur. Enter the experience of FUTURE IS NOW X on August 1st here https://futureisnowx.com

Image by Joe Cook

07/19/2026

PAROLA returns to audiences on August 1 through FUTUREISNOWX , a cutting edge immersive event featuring a lineup of over 100 creators. Experience the work in a new way, or up close for the first time. More info here: https://futureisnowx.com

Thank you to everyone who attended The Light in Between. Sharing this work with our Dayton community was a true privileg...
07/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended The Light in Between. Sharing this work with our Dayton community was a true privilege, and we are thankful you were part of it.

If you attended a performance, we’d be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete our audience survey using the link in our bio. Your thoughts and reflections help us continue creating meaningful artistic experiences for our community.

Photography by Ron Valle.

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