Xclaim

Xclaim is a contemporary dance ensemble and fine arts school. At Xclaim, art enhances life.

Xclaim brings art and vitality through the creation of meaningful innovative dance, inspiring artistic education and effective community outreach. THE COMPANY is a diverse group of dancers that produce artfully crafted concerts, creative collaborations, community engagements and select commissioned projects. Since 2019 THE SCHOOL (formerly Charisma Centre for the Arts) has been a registered not-fo

04/20/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the incredible show this weekend! We appreciate your support 💙

04/18/2026

Spring Newsletter is here:
Join us this weekend for the company spring show! Tilt & Turn
And save the date for recital June 6th!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ji6j2yo0Lf5LtcWVsyzETRm39KYfqIGA/view?usp=drivesdk

04/02/2026

April 17-19
Tickets: https://www.xclaimarts.org/performance.html

Tilt & Turn finds muse in the change of seasons. Spoken word collides with diverse dynamic movement in four sections to contemplate and celebrate the changes in nature and their parallels in life. A reimagined version of the 2018 crowd favorite. Featuring choreography and script by Artistic Director Mariah Layne French along with choreography by Xclaim veterans Ella Chamberlain, J.Shannon Filmore & Corinne Wood. Special Guest artists: Rina Eleanor French, David Jon Krohn, Diane Ransom and Ava Wachtman

This season is made possible by grants from the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Ohio Arts Council, generous sponsors Mary Beth Murphy Dubuc, P. Michael Home Solutions and the support of patrons like you! 💙

12/30/2025

Masquerade Ball 2026 is January 3rd!
Please join us! https://www.xclaimarts.org/masquerade.html

12/06/2025

Start a new family tradition...
Join us for THE CAROL Dec12-14, a heartwarming Christmas ghost story!

12/06/2025

Usher in the Christmas Spirit with Xclaim
December 12 - 7pm
December 13 - 7pm
December 14 - 2pm & 6pm
Tickets: https://www.xclaimarts.org/performance.html