Dayton Dance Initiative

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

Today we’re honoring our cherished 2026 Dancer Sponsors. Their support keeps us moving, creating, and bringing artists a...
06/03/2026

Today we’re honoring our cherished 2026 Dancer Sponsors. Their support keeps us moving, creating, and bringing artists and audiences together across the Dayton community. Thank you for being our light!

Today we're honoring our cherished 2026 Dancer Sponsors. Their support keeps us moving, creating, and bringing artists a...
06/03/2026

Today we're honoring our cherished 2026 Dancer Sponsors. Their support keeps us moving, creating, and bringing artists and audiences together across the Dayton community. Thank you for being our light!

Free and open to the public! Step into the studio to observe the creative process as the DDI company prepares to perform...
05/29/2026

Free and open to the public! Step into the studio to observe the creative process as the DDI company prepares to perform David Morse' new work in The Light In Between. Space is limited, pre-registration is required: https://www.daytondanceinitiative.com/upcomingevents

Today we step into the studio for the first time to begin rehearsals for our eighth season performance, The Light In Bet...
05/27/2026

Today we step into the studio for the first time to begin rehearsals for our eighth season performance, The Light In Between. We are gathering, creating, and illuminating the moments that flicker, hold, and pass between us over these four precious weeks.

We hope you'll join us at the PNC Arts Annex June 26th and 27th.
https://www.daytonlive.org/events/light-in-between/

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Be our light.Dance is built in moments that are often unseen.Between seasons. Between contracts. Between one productio...
05/21/2026

Be our light.

Dance is built in moments that are often unseen.

Between seasons.
Between contracts.
Between one production ending and another beginning.

This is where Dayton Dance Initiative lives.

DDI strengthens the regional dance ecosystem by creating a shared space and infrastructure for dancers to continue working, creating, teaching, and collaborating across companies, disciplines, and seasons.

In a field shaped by constant movement and transition, DDI helps artists remain connected to one another and to this region. What might otherwise disperse, continues here.

From May 21-25, every gift to Dayton Dance Initiative will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $4,000 through the generosity of Henry and Jessica Schuck.

Once the match pool is fulfilled, the match closes.

For five days, your support carries twice the impact and directly sustains the artists building the future of dance in Dayton.

Give here: https://order.daytonlive.org/quick-donate-page/dayton-dance-initiative

05/13/2026

We are thrilled to share that The Art Show on recently produced a segment on DDI’s seventh season, and its been broadcasted to other communities nationwide. It is such a gift to broaden our reach and share our mission of collaboration as we prepare for another incredible season. Special thanks to for the feature!

Watch the full segment here: https://youtu.be/X9TWy9-hQ4A?si=-WdtwQJ47SIgFuYC

Open Company Classes are BACK for the month of June! Join us for 8 class sessions taught by current company artists as t...
05/08/2026

Open Company Classes are BACK for the month of June! Join us for 8 class sessions taught by current company artists as they prepare for their performances of The Light In Between. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Open to int/adv level dancers aged 13+. We can't wait to move with you!

Register here: https://www.daytondanceinitiative.com/events/open-company-class

Any questions? Drop a comment or send us a DM.

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Dayton Dance Initiative takes the PNC Arts Annex stage for one weekend only with The Light In Between. Featuring 5 new c...
05/04/2026

Dayton Dance Initiative takes the PNC Arts Annex stage for one weekend only with The Light In Between. Featuring 5 new choreographic works, an exciting new commission, 17 local dancers, and a live Q&A, audiences can expect an immersive up-close experience with innovative dance. Tickets available NOW: https://www.daytonlive.org/events/light-in-between/

Student/Artist pricing is available by calling the box office at 937-228-3630

Questions? Leave a comment or send us a DM. We can't wait to bring you our eighth season performance.

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Dayton Dance Initiative takes the PNC Arts Annex stage for one weekend only with The Light In Between. Featuring 5 new c...
05/01/2026

Dayton Dance Initiative takes the PNC Arts Annex stage for one weekend only with The Light In Between. Featuring 5 new choreographic works, an exciting new commission, 17 local dancers, and a live Q&A, audiences can expect an immersive up-close experience with innovative dance. Tickets available NOW: https://www.daytonlive.org/events/light-in-between/

Student/Artist pricing is available by calling the box office at 937-228-3630

Questions? Leave a comment or send us a DM. We can't wait to bring you our eighth season performance.

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