Mutual Dance Theatre in Up-Close '26
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DateDec 3 - 12, 2026
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VenueMutual Arts Center Hartwell
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LocationMutual Arts Center Hartwell Studio, 8222 Monon Ave, Cin, OH 45216
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Ticket PricesStarting at $24.00
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AvailabilityOn Sale Now
Event Details
Surround yourself in an enrapturing modern dance experience
Up-Close is Mutual Dance Theatre's own resident company, performing in the round, inches from the audience. Every seat is a front-row seat, and past audiences describe it as immersive, immediate, and unforgettable.
An audience favorite and quickly sold-out every year, Up-Close is not your typical dance performance. In the converted rehearsal studio, audience members can feel the movement through the floor, hear the breaths, and be part of the action of new experimental, long-form works.
This year's program restages Steven P. Evans's |S|P|A|C|E| which features a floor-to-ceiling curtain of translucent plastic that divides the room — and the audience — in two. Made during the isolation of 2020, |S|P|A|C|E| poses questions about distance, misunderstanding, and the ways we mask and separate from one another. In a season built around what we inherit and what persists, this look back lands with resonance.
The program also includes an exciting new work by Countess V. Winfrey, newly appointed associate artistic director for her 14th season with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Back for a second commission in this unique format, Winfrey's first Up-Close Work (Somewhere, They Freed Themselves) was described by an audience as her opus. Winfrey's new piece arrives at the height of her career.
Tickets are limited: this is the only chance all season to see Mutual Dance Theatre's resident company this close, breath and step within reach!
For more information, visit mutualdance.org
ADDITIONAL EVENTS:
Saturday, December 5, 2026: Learn portions of Winfrey's new work in a repertory masterclass in the actual performance space.
Saturday, December 12, 2026: American Sign Language interpretation provided at the performance.
THIS PERFORMANCE DOES NOT TAKE PLACE AT THE ARONOFF. IT TAKES PLACE AT MUTUAL ARTS HARTWELL STUDIO: 8222 MONON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45216.
AGE RECOMMENDATION
While not inappropriate for children, this concert was not designed for children and may contain elements objectionable to some parents. In addition, the content and length of the performance may be challenging for children's attention spans. For specific information, please email hello@mutualarts.org.
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PURCHASE POLICIES
No refunds, unless otherwise specified.
If your performance is postponed or rescheduled, we will automatically move your tickets to the new performance date(s). If you are unable to attend the new dates, we will work with you to find a solution, which may include, without limitation, an exchange into an alternate performance or a credit for a future performance.
THEATER ETIQUETTE
For the comfort and enjoyment of your fellow audience members, and to not distract those around you and/or the performers onstage, please:
- Turn off your cell phone and/or other noise making devices. The sound and light from these items can be disruptive. If you use your cell phone at intermission, turn it off before the performance begins again.
- Refrain from singing along or making loud disruptive comments during the performance. Although we want you to be engaged, this type of behavior can be very disturbing to others in the audience and onstage.
- Cooperate with our helpful ushers and front-of-house staff. They are here to assist you and ensure the safety and enjoyment of our guests. Should you need any assistance during the performance, do not hesitate ask them for help.
- Be patient with the restroom and concessions lines. We know the lines are long, and the space may be tight, but everyone always gets their turn before the performance begins.
- Be courteous and respectful of others when consuming concessions.
NOTE: Guests who are disturbing those around them may be asked to leave the venue.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us provide a comfortable, entertaining, and enjoyable experience for all our guests! We all have a part to play.