Welcome! We invite you to move through our site and see all the opportunities NCCAkron creates for artists to engage with one another, their communities, the city of Akron, and the national dance ecosystem.
The National Center for Choreography - Akron (NCCAkron) supports working dance artists as they experiment, engage in the creative process, and advocate for their work and for the field.
Photo credits: Above video contains images courtesy Dale Dong Photography, Mike Crupi, and Jonny Riese
Upcoming Events
Work-in-Process Showing: Angelina DiFrancoFri, May 15Guzzetta Hall Studio 391
Work-in-Process Showing: Angelina Ramirez & Carlos MenchacaSat, May 30Guzzetta Hall Studio 391
Dance Party Through the DecadesSat, Jun 20The Bank at East End
Get your NCCAkron Swag
Grab your very own classic NCCAkron t-shirt and wear your love for choreography wherever you are! Designed and printed by Akron artist Micah Kraus (Akron, OH). These t-shirts and tank tops celebrate dance and NCCAkron. All are hand-screened with proceeds going directly to the artist.
Available in green, blue, orange, white, and black inks on soft heather gray Bella Canvas fabric, these shirts are as comfortable as they are creatively stylish— for $25.
Time is running out—order your classic NCCAkron t-shirt by May 15!
Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating NCCAkron's 10th Anniversary on June 20, 2026, with Dance Party Through the Decades featuring music through the decades, electrifying dance floor vibes, and the magic of moving together in community!
This event features dance music from the past 50 years spun by all-vinyl DJ Forrest Getemgump, Country/Hip Hop line dancing instruction led by Ronni of Vibe & Sweat, emcee Will Blake, an open bar, light bites, a disco ball photo booth, and plenty of time on the dance floor.
OUR IMPACT
NCCAkron aims to foster geographic equity and to fulfill our potential as a national center. We commit to supporting a stronger, more visibly connected network focused on research and development across the dance ecosystem.
