A legacy of excellence! Ohio University’s School of Dance is thrilled to welcome you back for the 2026 ACDA East-Central Regional Conference — our 9th time hosting!

While this year’s conference will be a bit more intimate in scale, we’re packing it with the same vibrant energy and opportunities you’ve come to love:

• 4 Adjudication Concerts
• 1 Informal Concert
• 60+ Inspiring classes taught by dynamic faculty and guest artists
• 1 Screendance Gala showing
• 1 Gala Concert (no gala tech)
• Spacious, light-filled studios in Putnam Hall
• State-of-the-art performance venues for adjudication & gala concerts
• Innovative programming highlighting identity, cultural exchange, and creative research
• Athens’ vibrant food, arts, and small-town charm

Join us in celebrating dance, community, and excellence in 2026. We can’t wait to welcome you to Athens!

View East-Central Conference Website