2025-2026 Performance Season 

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RENEW
November 15 & 16
Columbus Dance Theatre
Saturday 7pm
Sunday 3pm
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​Renew your spirit through the beauty of movement with a unique collection of vibrant dance works...
The 2025-2026 Season premiere will feature two compelling RE staged works along with three NEW selections of choreography.
New works by company dancer / choreographers: Ella Chamberlain, J.Shannon Filmore & Grace Koenig. Rounding out the program, the company will present 2017's ReNewed by veteran dancer & choreographer Corinne Wood and the energetic & spirited 2008 acclaimed work, Watacheza Uhuru by Artistic Director Mariah Layne French. 

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​Senior tickets are available for patrons age 65 and older.
Student tickets are for children and those currently enrolled in High School or College. Please present a valid student ID when claiming your ticket. Group tickets may be available for groups of 10 or greater attending the same performance. Please email [email protected] for more information and ticket availability. 
​Please note: No physical ticket will be sent. Your Paypal receipt will serve as your ticket purchase validation. Please give your name or the email address from which your tickets were purchased to the box office attendant. We appreciate your patronage and look forward to seeing you at the show!  Ticket purchases are non-refundable. Exchanges may be made for an alternate performance of the same program if an inquiry is made 48 hours prior to the scheduled performance, if seats are available. Thank you for your understanding. ​

THE CAROL
December 12, 13, 14
Columbus Dance Theatre

Returning with our original holiday favorite Inspired by the Charles Dickens classic! Eclectic contemporary choreography, original script, diverse music selections, beautifully crafted costuming, sets and production elements whisk you away on a journey through time, recounting the iconic tale of a changed soul. The program will feature a cast of nearly 40 performers including company dancers, student performers, and special guest artists. Movement by Director Mariah Layne French, sections with the help of Corinne Wood, collaborations with J.Shannon Filmore & company dancers, narration featuring Matt Wood. ​

TILT & TURN
April 17-19
Columbus Dance Theatre

Tilt & Turn finds muse in the change of seasons. Spoken word collides with diverse dynamic movement in four sections to contemplate and celebrate the changes in nature and their parallels in life. This program is a reimagined version of the 2018 crowd favorite. Featuring choreography and script by Artistic Director Mariah Layne French along with choreography by Xclaim veterans Ella Chamberlain, J.Shannon Filmore & Grace Koenig. Special Guest artists TBA

RESIDENCY PERFORMANCE
​May 16- 2pm & 6pm
Xclaim Centre for the Arts Spring Recital

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PAST EVENTS 

Dancer & Trainee Auditions 
Workshop Series
Mondays August 4, 11, 18 - 8-9:30*
​*slots for audition solos /interviews from 9:30-10pm
(Call backs and casting August 25, 8-10pm)

>>View Projects from Past Seasons