Mission

Spectrum Dance Theater’s mission is:

• to produce and present contemporary dance of global caliber that challenges expectations and calls forth strong emotions, deep feelings and thoughtful responses.
• to provide expert dance instruction in diverse dance forms to all.
• to educate the community about dance as an art form and as a social/civic instrument.

Vision

To move dance and the arts from the marginal and ancillary to a central position among community activities.

To make dance and the arts integral partners in civic dialogue, promoting healthy communities.

To have dance and the arts be considered part of the solution to the challenges facing our communities.

Core values

We believe...

• that a contemporary dance aesthetic enables dance to convey socially relevant themes.
• in and support creativity, the creative process, and innovation.
• that exposure, education and training in the performing arts can be a transforming experience for individuals and communities.
• that the arts – live performing arts in particular – are an essential element of healthy communities.
• that promoting arts literacy improves arts accessibility.
• in programming, education and training that bridges cultures.