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The Ohio State University Department of Dance advances contemporary dance by honoring the pillars of the field and empowering students to cultivate craft, adaptability, innovation, and global reach.

The department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).

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2026-2027 Season

Get ready to be moved!
The Ohio State University Department of Dance proudly presents its 2026-2027 Season—a thrilling line-up of bold new works, riveting lectures, captiving dance films, dynamic open houses and more. Experience the energy, emotion and innovation that define the future of dance!

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Undergraduate Program

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Upcoming Events

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Fri, November 13, 2026

Miguel Alejandro Castillo (Dance 2802)

8:30 am
225 Sullivant Hall

Mon, November 16, 2026

Funny Moves: Dance Humor Politics (Dance 6805)

5:15 pm
Zoom

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Thu, November 19, 2026

Emergent Precipice: Autumn Concert

7:30 pm
Barnett Theatre, Sullivant Hall, 1813 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210

Fri, November 20, 2026

Emergent Precipice: Autumn Concert

7:30 pm
Barnett Theatre, Sullivant Hall, 1813 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210

Recent News

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November 5, 2026

🫖 Grab some tea and biscuits and read Ohio State Dance Weekly "Elevenses"

Fall 2026: Week 11 November 5, 2026

Department News and Events Emergent Precipice: Autumn Concert Thu – Sat, November 19 – 21, 2026, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Sat, November 21, 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm…

November 2, 2026

👀 Where have you been? It's time to read Ohio State Dance Weekly Ten!

Fall 2026: Week 10 November 2, 2026

Department News and Events Brown Bag Info Session and Artist Talk with BFA Alumna Sydney Samson Thu, November 5, 2026 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm 12 pm Brown Bag Dance…

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October 28, 2026

Department of Dance Emeritus Faculty Member Mitchell Rose Publishes New Book on Dance-Filmmaking

Reimagining Dance on Screen: A Practical Guide to Dance-Filmmaking, a new book by Mitchell Rose, offers an accessible and comprehensive resource for artists, students,…

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October 26, 2026

Professor Kym McDaniel’s film receives a jury award at the Chicago Underground Film Festival

Assistant Professor Kym McDaniel’s film "Document With No End" received a jury award at the Chicago Underground Film Festival. The film was acknowledged by jurors Tom Colley, Anahita Ghazvinizadeh…