Developed to provide resources for dance makers to think, create and be inspired, the National Center for Choreography - Akron was founded in 2015 with lead funding from the Knight Foundation after a rigorous study led by local dance presenter DANCECleveland. 

 

Located at The University of Akron in the heart of Northeast Ohio, a region recognized for its natural beauty and innovative spirit, The Center provides dance makers and their collaborators with a wide array of research opportunities, working spaces, resources and — perhaps most importantly — unencumbered time to think and create. 

 

NCCAkron’s home at UAkron offers seven world-class dance studios, two black box theaters, two mainstage theaters, on-campus scene and costume shop expertise, and collaborative research opportunities with scholars and specialists. 

 

The National Center for Choreography supports the research and development of new work in dance by:

 

• Exploring the full potential of the creative process in dance and all its forms.

 

• Serving as a catalyst for artistic, cultural and community advancement and enrichment.

 

• Strengthening the national dance ecosystem as an anchor development space for dance.

 

Northeast Ohio is anchored by Lake Erie and surrounded by an “emerald necklace” of parks. Its history is rooted in art, technology, and innovation. It is home to seven colleges and universities, numerous world-class arts and cultural organizations, and a community that is interested and supportive of dance.