The 2024-25 Esbenshade Series presented by Marietta College will conclude with a performance from the prestigious Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) on Wednesday, April 9, at the Peoples Bank Theatre. The performance begins at 8:00 p.m., with doors opening to the public at 7:00 p.m.
Founded in 1968 to create performance opportunities for dancers of color, DCDC has grown to become the 10th largest modern contemporary dance company in the nation. The company remains rooted in the African American experience while maintaining its commitment to developing diverse movement artists on the global stage.
DCDC has toured extensively throughout the United States and internationally, performing in Bermuda, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Poland, Russia and South Korea. The company's excellence has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2016 Bessie Award for Outstanding Revival, which was shared as a co-recipient.
The company has been presented by the American Dance Festival, Paul Taylor American Modern Dance, and Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, and has received support from the National Endowment for the Arts and New England Foundation for the Arts, among other organizations. Known for its culturally diverse approach, DCDC is dedicated to exceptional performance and quality community engagement.
Free tickets for this performance will be available starting at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 31. Tickets can be reserved at the Peoples Bank Theatre Box Office, online at www.peoplesbanktheatre.com, or by calling (740) 371-5152.
About the Esbenshade Series: This event has been funded by the Frederica G. Esbenshade Memorial Fund, which provides annual income to bring lectures, performing artists, and programs of diverse nature to the campus and community at large. The endowed fund was established in 1980 by Harry H. Esbenshade Sr. and Harry H. Esbenshade Jr., husband and son, respectively, of the late Mrs. Esbenshade of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. All events are free and open to the public.
About Peoples Bank Theatre: Peoples Bank Theatre aims to be the premier entertainment destination in the Mid-Ohio Valley and partnering with Marietta College's Esbenshade Series helps carry out that mission. We are honored to provide world-class entertainment experiences to our community!
About Marietta College: Located in Marietta, Ohio, at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers, Marietta College is a four-year liberal arts college. Tracing its roots to the Muskingum Academy in 1797, the College was officially chartered in 1835. Today Marietta College serves a body of 1,200 full-time students. The College offers over 50 majors and is consistently ranked as one of the top regional comprehensive colleges by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. Marietta was selected seventh in the nation according to the Brookings Institution's rankings of colleges by their highest value added, regardless of major.