Spectrum Dance Theater
About the Business
Spectrum Dance Theater, located at 800 Lake Washington Boulevard in Seattle, Washington, is a renowned institution dedicated to bringing high-quality dance performances to a diverse audience. Founded in 1982, the theater offers a variety of dance styles and training programs for all ages and experience levels.
One of the theater's most powerful and thought-provoking works is "Grief", a dance/theater piece that imagines a moment in the life of Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old Black boy who was brutally murdered in 1955. Choreographed by Donald Byrd, "Grief" explores the emotions and trauma experienced by Black people during the Jim Crow era and beyond.
In addition to performances like "Grief", Spectrum Dance Theater also offers classes for children, teens, adults, and seniors, catering to all levels of experience and physical capacities. The theater's Children's Division provides a nurturing and structured environment for young dancers to explore their creativity and individuality.
Whether you're looking to take a drop-in class or commit to a full session, Spectrum Dance Theater has something for everyone. Join their mailing list to stay up-to-date on the latest news and performances at this dynamic and innovative institution.
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800 Lake Washington Blvd, Seattle, WA 98122, United States
Reviews
"I go there and it is so good! The teachers are so nice and they have so many different styles of dance, that you can learn. I’ve been going there for six years now and the people are so nice and the teachers are really helpful if you don’t know how to do something I 100% recommended it!"
"Adult open level contemporary class was incredible. Will be back!"
"Great dance school and exciting performances. A real Seattle gem, especially since choreographer Donald Byrd moved from New York to become artistic director."
"An institution in Seattle for as long as I've lived here. I've known a whole generation of dancers who owe those interest and love of dance to this institution. Their community is deep and wide spread in the Seattle area and they have garnered the respect they deserve. Their community outreach had had a profound effect on both of my daughters."
"Top notch dance with TRUE integrity, honesty, and cause for self reflection; which is why the company's work often time is met with discomfort. No one leaves the theater after one of these performances feeling nothing. Discussion usually follows long after the show is done. The technical prowess of all of Donald Byrd's dancers at SDT can rival any high profile contemporary company out there."
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