The Onyx Contemporary Dance Company

The Onyx Contemporary Dance Company A 501c3 organization dedicated to providing a creative space for young artists and community service.

Last month our dancers had the opportunity to learn precision jazz from former Radio City Rockette Sarah Staker Wenstrom...
12/31/2025

Last month our dancers had the opportunity to learn precision jazz from former Radio City Rockette Sarah Staker Wenstrom! We had several guest alumni, MCDC recreational dancers, and MVDC dance force members join us also! Check out some highlights from our class with Sarah! We had a blast! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

SAVE THE DATE! This Saturday December 20th!4pm-9pm🍟🍔🥤Got dinner plans on Saturday night? Hop on over to the Five Guys Be...
12/19/2025

SAVE THE DATE!
This Saturday December 20th!
4pm-9pm🍟🍔🥤

Got dinner plans on Saturday night? Hop on over to the Five Guys Beavercreek location for some yummy burgers, fries, and shakes! 20% of all proceeds made from 4pm-8pm will go to OCDC! The company dancers will be there from 5pm-6pm 😃 We appreciate your support and hope to see you there!

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The OCDC dancers attended The Grier Gala at The Grier School for Girls in Tyrone, PA November 14th-16th! OCDC premiered ...
11/25/2025

The OCDC dancers attended The Grier Gala at The Grier School for Girls in Tyrone, PA November 14th-16th! OCDC premiered their work “Through The Eyes” choreographed by Artistic Director Amy Jones-Gibbons in the student showcase alongside several other youth companies in attendance over the weekend! Their performance was magical! Dancer’s also attended master classes and experienced an amazing professional concert featuring Philadanco Dance Company, Yue Yin Dance Company, Contemporary West Dance Company, and and Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers. Thanks to all who have supported as we continue to rebuild our program! We couldn’t have done it without your love!
Special Thanks to for welcoming us back to Grier❤️

Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this season possible! We are so grateful!

HIKEATHON SPONSORS
Jenny Schroeder
Jon Nebriaga
Debbie Ward
Cheryl Culbreth
Beekman Family
Mrs. Lawson
Jeanine Howell
Eric Kessler
Stephen Miller
Buffie Courtney
Kaitlyn Moldrup
Ryan Porter
Allison Porter
Lisi Reynolds
Arthur Bigham
Damon & Analulu Castor
Ika Novika Solis
Josh & Mary Hart
Steve & Lois Hart

FRIEND OF OCDC SPONSOR
Heidi Wissman, Vandalia, OH
Tiffany Rosengarten, Huber Height, OH

OCDC SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
Ray and Tambry Kegley, Springfield, OH
Marsha Hook-“Hook Masonry” Medway, OH

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
Gina Paul-“Liam’s Den and Bubble Bar” Las Vegas, NV
Adam Snowden- “Five Guys” Beavercreek, OH”

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORS
Jon, Chris, and Randy Leman- “Perfect Pastries Fundraising, Inc.”

Check out Highlights and Scholarship Offerings Awarded at The Festival Below!

-OCDC- All Dancers-Full Room and Board/ Tuition Scholarship to the Youth Dancers Intensive at Bates Dance Festival; Invitation to perform in Koresh Dance Company’s Artistic Showcase in Philadelphia, PA.

Ethan- Scholarship to Point Park Summer Dance, Contemporary West Dance Theatre, ADF, and Forge Summer Dance Intensive
Lily- Scholarship To Philadanco Summer Intensive, Shenandoah University Summer Dance, and Forge Summer Dance Intensive
Keilani- Admission and Scholarship Award to Point Park University’s Conservatory, ADF Summer Dance Intensive

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SAVE THE DATE! Dancers ages 11 and up (advanced beginner-advanced) are invited to participate in our “A Day With OCDC” p...
11/17/2025

SAVE THE DATE!
Dancers ages 11 and up (advanced beginner-advanced) are invited to participate in our “A Day With OCDC” precision jazz masterclass this Friday November 21st! We are excited to welcome former Radio City Rockette Sarah Staker Wenstrom to the studio!
Cost: $35
Payments can be made via Zelle- Onyx Contemporary Dance Company or by cash/check at the door (Checks should be made out to OCDC).
You can reserve your spot by contacting OCDC through DM on Instagram, facebook, or by emailing [email protected].
Class info:
Date: November 21st
Time: 3:45-5:15
Location: MVDC studios
Check out Sarah’s bio below!!
Bio
Sarah Wenstrom is originally from Portsmouth, Ohio. She began her training at the age of 3 in Greenup, Kentucky and continued onto WSU in Dayton, Ohio; where she received her BFA in Dance. Sarah has trained at NCSA, Giordano Dance Chicago, Perri Dance, BDC, and Steps. For 12 years Sarah performed in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. While in NYC, Sarah additionally performed in the New York Spring Spectacular, & New York Spectacular by Mia Michaels. She has performed with the Rockettes on AGT, Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, The Today Show, Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, The Ellen Show, Christmas in Rockefeller Plaza, The Tony Awards, the NBA All Star Game, and many others. She has performed with artist; Christina Aguilera, Flo Rida, and Pitbull. Prior to Radio City her other performances include Promises, Promises at Stages St Louis, Aida at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, and dancing all over the world for Holland America Cruise Line. Sarah has served as assistant dance captain on Rockette events, taught for the Rockettes Summer Intensive, as well as other Rockette education programs. She is certified in the basic and beginning levels of the Giordano Technique. She now lives with her family in Indiana where she trains students privately and serves as a master instructor for studios and institutions across the U.S.

We made it PA! Our dancers kick off their festival tomorrow with tech rehearsal in the afternoon followed by the student...
11/14/2025

We made it PA! Our dancers kick off their festival tomorrow with tech rehearsal in the afternoon followed by the student showcase at 7pm! Grateful for our beautiful VRBO and the opportunity to share our work and learn from so many artists this weekend!

A special thank you to .bug for our dancer gift bags! Thank you so much for taking care of our dancers!

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11/11/2025

Meet Emily! Emily Wissman is OCDC’s Rehearsal Captain! She started her dance journey at five years old at Dance Expressions Dance Studio. Since then she has trained with Miami Valley Dance Center, OCDC, and Cary Ballet in North Carolina. While at OCDC, Emily danced in multiple ballet productions, playing the lead role of Alice, and the Cheshire Cat, in the adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. Emily also performed in several contemporary works while dancing with the company. During her time with Cary Ballet, Emily performed the lead role of Clara in “The Nutcracker” and Ellie in Maria Konrad’s original ballet titled “Bonjour le Monde.” She also attended YAGP and ADCIBC semi-finals and finals while at MVDC and Cary Ballet. Emily is very grateful to be a part of OCDC’s team this season and is excited for the upcoming Grier festival!
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Contemporary- Choreography- Krista King-Doherty
Variation- Talisman- Choreography by Marius Petipa
Lyrical- Choreography- Amy Jones Gibbons

Our Dancers finished up their last in studio rehearsal today! A special thank you to our friends and family who came out...
11/11/2025

Our Dancers finished up their last in studio rehearsal today! A special thank you to our friends and family who came out to support and watch their in studio showing this afternoon ❤️

We had a surprise visit from our former OCDC Rehearsal Coach Mr. Grant and our Executive Director Miss Kelly!

Congratulations to our final scholarship Winner Lily! Lily completed the “KEEPING THE MOMENTUM” Bicep Curl Challenge! This scholarship was also created to honor the late (Chad Gibbons) and his commitment to physical fitness and perseverance! A very special thank you to Miss Lisi for providing these additional scholarship opportunities for our dancers, and to Miss Stacy for helping her organize the challenges.

Way to Go Dancers!!

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Kicking off the week right! We can’t wait to see our dancers shine at the Grier Festival this weekend! Thank you  for le...
11/10/2025

Kicking off the week right! We can’t wait to see our dancers shine at the Grier Festival this weekend! Thank you for letting us use the space!
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Last week our dancers enjoyed a master class with Miss Maura Conlon! Thank you so much Miss Maura! Check out her bio bel...
11/02/2025

Last week our dancers enjoyed a master class with Miss Maura Conlon! Thank you so much Miss Maura! Check out her bio below!

Maura’s passion for dance began at just three years old and has continued to grow ever since. She spent 15 years training at Dancenter North (Chicago, IL) in a wide range of styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, and hip hop. During her time there, she performed in 10 consecutive seasons of the studio’s annual Nutcracker, dancing lead roles such as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Snow Queen.

After high school, Maura pursued a Dance Minor at the University of Dayton, where she was a member of The UD Dance Ensemble and a member of The Life Itself Dance Club. Maura served as a lyrical instructor and executive board member for LID, and eventually became the Life Itself Dance Club President her junior year.

Since graduating, Maura has continued to share her love for dance through teaching, working with students in lyrical, tap, jazz, and ballet at Bellbrook Dance Academy and Vicki Jo Dance Studio. Her dedication to both performance and instruction reflects her lifelong commitment to the art of dance.

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