The Greater Dayton community is home to not one, but several nationally known dance companies. From modern and contemporary to classical and folk, the region is remarkable for both its breadth and quality of fine dance producers.
The hallmark of Dayton dance is innovation. Dayton Ballet, the second oldest ballet in the nation, is the only dance company in the US with a fund raised and reserved exclusively for the production of new work. Look for exciting seasons with an eclectic mix of old favorites like the Nutcracker and powerful new work like There was a Time and Tommy from this professional company.
Gem City Ballet and South Dayton Dance Theatre also perform annually at various locations and offer a great chance to see what the region has to offer in the way of ballet. All three dance companies also have top notch dance schools.
“The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company is one of the greatest arts institutions in the nation,” (Michael Kaiser, President, The Kennedy Center) says it all about Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, this internationally acclaimed modern dance company possesses the largest collection of African American choreography pieces. The power and beauty of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company in action makes its works must see performances in October and February when the group performs in its hometown.