OSU Dance

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!

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11/20/2025

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Brianna Rhodes, a 2019 graduate of Ohio State’s dance department, has built a career on her own terms, blending movement, meaning and mission into a vibrant freelance life.

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11/20/2025

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11/18/2025

Welcome Future Buckeyes!

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11/17/2025

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11/17/2025

The American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) awarded PhD Candidate Alyssa Stover the Selma Jeanne Cohen Conference Presentation Award at the 2025 ASTR Conference in Denver, Colorado November 6-9, 2025, where Stover gave a paper titled "We're All a Little Gay!: Q***r Histories and Futurity in the...

11/17/2025

City Dance Showcase VII features MFA Student Yinqi Wang's work "A Touch of Sin" with other Columbus artists November 22, 2025 at 8 pm and November 23, 2025 at 3 pm.

11/12/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes This Veterans Day 🎖️
Today, we pause to say a profound thank you to every veteran who has worn the uniform of the United States. Your commitment, courage, and sacrifice have secured the freedoms we cherish every single day.

Veterans Day is more than just a holiday—it's a solemn reminder of the true cost of liberty. To the men and women who have stood on the front lines, served in peace and conflict, and defended our nation with unwavering dedication:

Your service matters. Your stories inspire us. Your legacy endures.

Let's honor them not just today, but every day, by supporting our veteran community, listening to their experiences, and ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten.

Happy Veterans Day.

🗓️Wed, November 12, 2025⏰7:00 pm - 8:30 pm📍Wexner Center for the Arts, Film and Video Theatre Celebrate the latest fusio...
11/10/2025

🗓️Wed, November 12, 2025
⏰7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
📍Wexner Center for the Arts, Film and Video Theatre

Celebrate the latest fusions of filmmaking and choreography at this year’s DANCE @ 30FPS—a free program of lively, innovative and award-winning shorts from around the world.

DANCE @ 30FPS (frames per second) is an international festival celebrating the latest fusions of filmmaking and choreography from around the world.

Free for all audiences with a ticket.

Films + Performances by:
Steven Chodoriwsky
Derya Durmaz
Christopher Harris
Petra Kuppers
Tara Merenda Nelson
Kym McDaniel
Shannon Silva
Takahiro Suzuki
Josh Weissbach

Celebrate the latest fusions of filmmaking and choreography at this year’s DANCE @ 30FPS—a free program of lively, innovative and award-winning shorts from around the world. DANCE @ 30FPS (frames per second) is an international festival celebrating the latest fusions of filmmaking and choreograp...

11/10/2025

Check out Richard Sanford's preview of our upcoming Autumn Concert: Impulse and Reverb 🔥
11/05/2025

Check out Richard Sanford's preview of our upcoming Autumn Concert: Impulse and Reverb 🔥

Goings On in Columbus, OH: Aaron Quinn Feature Interview - Concerto World Premiere | OSU Department of Dance Autumn Concert | Poet Laura Da' | Unorthodocs | Durand Jones

Only two more sleeps until opening night! 🤩
11/04/2025

Only two more sleeps until opening night! 🤩

✨"As part of the Ohio State University Department of Dance’s Holistic Approaches to Transformative Choreography (HATCH) ...
11/04/2025

✨"As part of the Ohio State University Department of Dance’s Holistic Approaches to Transformative Choreography (HATCH) initiative, Doug Varone and Dancers will be joined onstage by eight Ohio State students for Double Octet." Arts and Sciences at Ohio State, Wexner Center for the Arts, Doug Varone and Dancers

“A blending of movement and music so seamless there are times you might swear the dancers are singing.” —Fjord

Award-winning Doug Varone and Dancers take to Mershon Auditorium stage for an evening of powerful dance performance. Enjoy a night of four performances, including a new Wex-commissioned piece set to music by Radiohead.

🗓️ Nov 21 | 7 PM
📍Mershon Auditorium
🎟️ Get tickets at WexArts.info/DougVaroneAndDancers

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Address

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

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(614) 292-7977

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