April 2025
Features
How Contemporary Dance Theater Turned Cincinnati Into a Modern Dance Destination
When Jefferson James’ company changed the face of dance in the Queen City.
Dance Classes for Grown-Ups
It’s not just for toddlers in tutus. Here are some studios for the later-in-life learners.
Cincinnati’s Professional Dance Companies
The top-notch artists at the heart of Cincy’s dance scene.
Missy Lay Zimmer: Service Through Dance
This professional dancer with a lengthy Broadway résumé uses her talent to give back to dancers in her hometown.
Back in Time with Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance
The dance troupe bringing back steps from the past.
Strictly Come Dancing
Inside the complex world of competitive ballroom dance
Shauna Murphy Is Here for Kids
The new Cincinnati Public Schools leader—a surprising and controversial internal promotion—hopes to end the district’s revolving door of superintendents.
Around the World in Eight Dance Studios
Get involved and celebrate worldwide cultures with these local groups.
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CincyVogue is bringing it to you at every ball.
Yeye Funmilayo Ajamufua: Teaching & Performing Artist at the Bi-Okoto Cultural Center
Fostering connection between countries and across generations through traditional West African dance.
Julius Jenkins: Preserving Street Dance Culture
This combination choreographer-historian-professor-dancer is the face of street dance in Cincinnati.
Elementz’s Hip-Hop Dance Program Promotes Sustainable Futures
How The Creative Futures Initiative readies youth for the world.
Put Your Slippers On
Looking to learn ballet? These organizations offer programs for students of all sorts.
Cervilio Miguel Amador: A Lifelong Love of Dance
Going from Cuba to worldwide audiences to artistic director at Cincinnati Ballet.
Shedding a Little Light on Cincinnati’s Gaslights
Iconic symbols of the city’s 1800s glory? Yes. Methane-producing environmental hazards? Yes. Are they here to stay? Likely.
Dance Fitness Is Gonna Make You Sweat
Classes for those looking to crank up the music and their heart rate.
Getting Saucy on the Square
Putting together the city’s biggest dance event, Salsa on the Square.
Frontlines
Bootsy Is Forever the No. 1 Funkateer
Our Rock and Roll Hall of Famer puts the funk in more than just music.
Rich Robbins Is the Taft’s Rapper in Residence
The Chicago-based artist and rapper is using his platform as the Taft’s artist-in-residence to share the beauty in hip-hop and songwriting.
Editor’s Letter: April 2025
Editor-in-Chief John Fox wants to dance with somebody.
Who Were the Anthem Singers of the 1975 World Series?
The good, the bad, and a star was born when Kate Smith got sick.
Radar
Party on the Poop Deck
The surprise disco waiting in the Northside Yacht Club bathrooms.
Dine
Try These Dishes for International Carrot Day
Some of the best variations of everyone’s favorite orange root vegetable.