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Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) stands as a cornerstone of American modern dance. Founded in 1968 by Jeraldyne Blunden, DCDC is the oldest continuously operating modern dance company in Ohio and one of the largest in the United States. The company has built a legacy on bold, culturally rooted works and a robust education program that reaches classrooms, communities, and emerging artists through Jeraldyne’s School of Dance and a wide range of residencies and lecture demonstrations. As a company, DCDC is committed to presenting a diverse repertoire—especially works by Black choreographers—and fostering collaborative projects with major national and international companies.

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Explore the 2025 season, featuring a blend of new commissions, powerful revivals, and cross-company collaborations that highlight DCDC’s signature blend of technical excellence and expressive storytelling. Whether you’re new to contemporary dance or a longtime follower, secure your seats to witness DCDC’s distinctive voice in modern dance.

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Upcoming tour highlights for 2025 include Power & Presence (Mar 1–2, 2025, Victoria Theatre, Dayton), Fantastic Forwards (Apr 26–27, 2025, Victoria Theatre), Configurations (May 22–23, 2025, Boll Theatre), ADF collaboration with Paul Taylor Dance Company (Jul 25, 2025, Page Auditorium, Duke University), Reflections (Oct 25–26, 2025, Victoria Theatre), and The Littlest Angel (Dec 12–13, 2025, Boll Theatre). For booking, outreach, and education programs, DCDC continues to expand access to modern dance through residencies, lecture demonstrations, and Jeraldyne’s School of Dance. Follow DCDC for official updates and tour alerts, and check the venue pages for seating and accessibility details.

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  • Founded in 1968 by Jeraldyne Blunden; the oldest modern dance company in Ohio and among the largest in the U.S.
  • Co-recipient of the 2016 Bessie Award for Outstanding Revival for Rainbow ’Round My Shoulder at Lincoln Center.
  • Named as a participant in DanceMotion USA (2018), touring Kazakhstan and Russia as cultural ambassadors.
  • Maintains extensive education/outreach (lecture demonstrations, residencies, Jeraldyne’s School of Dance).
  • 2025 tour and performance highlights include Power & Presence (Mar 1–2, 2025, Victoria Theatre, Dayton), Fantastic Forwards (Apr 26–27, 2025, Victoria Theatre), Configurations (May 22–23, 2025, Boll Theatre), ADF collaboration with Paul Taylor Dance Company (Jul 25, 2025, Page Auditorium, Duke Univ.), Reflections (Oct 25–26, 2025, Victoria Theatre), The Littlest Angel (Dec 12–13, 2025, Boll Theatre).
  • Summer 2025: Dayton Live/ADF programming includes DCDC partnering with Paul Taylor Dance Company on an Arlington/Chapel Hill–area program; fall/winter 2025–26 season to follow.

Upcoming tour highlights for 2025 include Power & Presence (Mar 1–2, 2025, Victoria Theatre, Dayton), Fantastic Forwards (Apr 26–27, 2025, Victoria Theatre), Configurations (May 22–23, 2025, Boll Theatre), ADF collaboration with Paul Taylor Dance Company (Jul 25, 2025, Page Auditorium, Duke University), Reflections (Oct 25–26, 2025, Victoria Theatre), and The Littlest Angel (Dec 12–13, 2025, Boll Theatre). For booking, outreach, and education programs, DCDC continues to expand access to modern dance through residencies, lecture demonstrations, and Jeraldyne’s School of Dance. Follow DCDC for official updates and tour alerts, and check the venue pages for seating and accessibility details.

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