OhioDance

Join OhioDance at the upcoming dedication and unveiling of the Ohio Women’s Monument – Wednesday, October 14th at 9:30 AM in Columbus at the Ohio Theatre and Ohio Statehouse.
This historic event should not be missed. Years in the making – literally – and the first monument dedicated to women on the Statehouse grounds.
Please join us along with a host of statewide elected officials, leaders, and friends.
The event is free, but registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999123170217?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Ohio Theatre Ohio Statehouse

2026 OhioDance Concert at the Ohio Statehouse - https://mailchi.mp/1dda05c041d2/test-9952031

The Arts Midwest
2026 Peter Capell Award for Midwestern Creativity & Entrepreneurship.
This award from Ohio’s regional arts organization (Arts Midwest) will honor a visionary creative sector leader from Ohio in recognition of their entrepreneurial thinking and business acumen.

If you – or someone inspiring you know – have worked in creative or cultural programming for 10 years to expand access to arts and creativity in your community, read on to learn how to apply. The deadline is noon on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
What? The 2026 Peter Capell Award celebrates Midwesterners whose work demonstrates entrepreneurial thinking and business acumen in the creative sector.
Who? Creative or cultural leaders with 10 years’ experience and a demonstrated history of engaging in partnerships and collegiality within the community in which you work.
Where? Ohio.
When? Applications close at noon (12 pm) ET on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with notifications sent in November 2026.
https://artsmidwest.org/get-support/peter-capell-award/?utm_source=sh&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PeterCapell2026
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Arts Midwest

1992 — Illstyle Rockers
In 1992, B-Boys Dre Borders and Forrest Webb connected in Akron to co-found Illstyle Rockers. Touring nationally through 2000, they became a pioneering force in the American hip-hop and street dance scene, anchoring Ohio's spot in street dance history.

See the Illstyle Rockers milestone on our digital timeline:
https://vdc.ohiodance.org/exhibits/illstyle-rockers/
https://vdc.ohiodance.org/milestones/
https://ohiodance.org/

Ohio Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts

1992 — Dancing Wheels Company
In 1992, The School of Dancing Wheels was officially established, creating groundbreaking educational opportunities and offering dance classes to individuals of all abilities. This Cleveland institution continues to redefine accessibility and excellence in dance.

Learn more about the legacy of Dancing Wheels:
https://vdc.ohiodance.org/exhibits/dancing-wheels/
https://vdc.ohiodance.org/milestones/
https://ohiodance.org/

Ohio Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts
The Dancing Wheels Company

Save the Date
2027 OhioDance Festival
Dance Matters: Woven Lineages
Guest Artist Jasmine Hearn
April 30-May 2, 2027
Co-Sponsored by The Ohio State University, Department of Dance, Columbus Ohio 43210
The OhioDance Festival is an annual statewide celebration of dance through
Performance, Dance Presentations/Discussions, and Screenings.

2027 OhioDance Festival Call for Presenters Call for Presenter Proposals
SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY October 15, 2026. https://ohiodance.org/festival/

2027 OhioDance Festival Call for Professional Choreography SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY December 4, 2025 https://ohiodance.org/festival/
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Podcast with Brandon Ragland Season 4 - https://mailchi.mp/96985f865989/test-9951961

Chasing the Light: Artists Speak ONSTAGE!
Friday, October 2, 2026 7:00pm
McConnell Arts Center
777 Evening Street
Worthington Ohio 43085
Tickets: $20.00
www.mcconnellarts.org
https://mcconnellarts.org/calendar/chasing-the-light-artists-speak-on-stage
Performance featuring:
Columbus Dance Theatre – Jaime, Kotrba, and Seth Wilson, choreographer
Brother(hood) Dance! – Orlando & Ricarrdo Hunter-Valentine, choreographers
Flux & Flow – Russell Lepley, choreographer
Hixon Dance Company – Alicia Hann, choreographer with Jacob Reed, composer
Perennial Movement Group – Chloe Napoletano, choreographer
Brianna Rhodes – Independent choreographer with flutist, Jason Moncreif
Dr. Loren Bucek, Artistic Director
Nico Larson, Stage Manager
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Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington

Summer's finale, fall's opening number - https://mailchi.mp/45d7eb3de579/check-out-our-makeover-9951880