As part of its 10th Anniversary celebration, the National Center for Choreography–Akron (NCCAkron) announces a “Dance Party Through the Decades”. Celebrate NCCAkron’s first decade with this public event celebrating dance, music, and community Saturday, June 20, from 8–11pm, The Bank at East End in Akron, Ohio.
“Dance Party” Co-Chairs include NCCAkron Artist Alumni from across the country: Dianne McIntyre (Cleveland, OH), BRKFST Dance (Saint Paul, MN), John Heginbotham (New York, NY), Rosie Herrera (Miami, FL), Raja Feather Kelly (Brooklyn, NY), David Shimotakahara (Cleveland, OH), Pioneer Winter (Miami, FL), Raphael Xavier (Philadelphia, PA), and NCCAkron Founding Executive/Artistic Director Christy Bolingbroke (Akron, OH).
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. The dress code is fun and festive, inspired by a favorite decade of your choice.
NCCAkron Executive/Artistic Director Christy Bolingbroke shares, “This promises to be an epic dance party! As we highlight NCCAkron’s first ten years, this party is about bringing all of our various communities together on the dance floor in support of NCCAkron’s next decade of work. Moving together can be the best way to celebrate. Everyone is welcome to join us in the movement to amplify dance and the creative process as essential parts of culture in this country.”
In conjunction with the anniversary celebration, NCCAkron will host its Creative Administrative Research National Summit Convening from June 20–22, 2026. This three-day national think tank will bring together more than 80 dance artists and leaders from across the United States in Akron. Summit participants will also join the “Dance Party Through the Decades” festivities
Also happening on June 20, Dominic Moore-Dunson’s The Remember Balloons – a collaboration with the Akron Symphony Orchestra with original score by Theron Brown – will take place at 6:30pm at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. NCCAkron encourages dance lovers to witness The Remember Balloons and make some memories of their own with the TRBcast at NCCAkron’s 10th Anniversary “Dance Party Through the Decades” later that evening.
“Dance Party Through the Decades” will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 8–11pm at The Bank at East End (1201 E Market St, Akron, OH 44305). This adults-only (21+) event invites guests to dance their way through the decades in support of NCCAkron. Tickets are on sale now, with General Dance Party tickets priced at an Early Bird rate of $75 until May 15, then $100 thereafter. Premium tickets are $150, and limited Premium Tables for eight guests are available for $1,000. All proceeds benefit NCCAkron.
For tickets and more information, visit https://www.nccakron.org/danceparty
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