2024 - 2025 Performance Season 

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UPCOMING EVENTS: 

SEVENTEEN
April 4-6
Columbus Dance Theatre
Friday & Saturday 8pm
Sunday 4pm

Join us for an evening of eclectic dance works with the super prime number as muse… Six new works take the stage, along with the cool 17 year old crowd favorite, BoomChic. The program includes choreography by Artistic Director Mariah Layne French and company dancers  J.Shannon Filmore, Grace Koenig, Ella Shaw & Corinne Wood. New guest work by Xclaim alum (2009-2014) and PHD in applied mathematics, “Dr. Deena Ballerina” Deena Schmidt. 

DIgital Program

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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. ​

RESIDENCY PERFORMANCE
​May 17- 2pm & 6pm
Xclaim Centre for the Arts Spring Recital

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PAST EVENTS

​SPIRITUALS FILM
In celebration of Dr. King
January 20
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THE CAROL
December 13, 14, 15
Columbus Dance Theatre
​Friday 8pm
Saturday 4 & 8pm
Sunday 4pm
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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. ​

RHYTHM & RHYME
November 8-10
Columbus Dance Theatre
Friday & Saturday 8pm
Sunday 4pm
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​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.

Dancer & Trainee Auditions 
Audition Workshop
Mondays 6:15, August 12 & 26  
$15 each

Audition
September 9, 8-10

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