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RHYTHM & RHYME
November 8-10 Columbus Dance Theatre Friday & Saturday 8pm Sunday 4pm Immerse yourself in a collection of vibrant dance works based on the rhythms of life & spoken verse. The program includes a dynamic variety of movement styles, new music & poetry collaborations. Featuring movement by Director and award winning choreographer Mariah Layne French & veteran company dancer-choreographers: J.Shannon Filmore, Grace Koenig, Corinne Wood and international mover-makers Xiao Liang & Yinqi Wang. Music by resident composer Klaus Chamberlain and more. |
Join Us for Classes!2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Classes are underway... Enrollment is open throughout the year! (Classes subject to capacity & availability) If you have any questions about placement or class offerings please email: [email protected] |
2024-2025 Season "SEVENTEEN"Join us in the audience...
PERFORMANCES: RHYTHM & RHYME - November 8-10 THE CAROL - December 13-15 SEVENTEEN - April 4-6 |
Kudos to our Director!Artistic Director Mariah Layne French was selected for the prestigious Artists Elevated Award by a juried panel of internationally recognized arts professionals. This award recognizes her outstanding artistic achievements and is given by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, generously funded by the Columbus Foundation. Congratulations Mariah!!!
Read more about the award HERE. |