Spectrum Dance Theater (SDT) was founded in 1982 to bring dance of the highest merit to a diverse audience composed of people from different social, cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds.  SDT’s principal objective is to make the art form of dance accessible through contemporary dance performances and high-quality dance training in a variety of dance styles.  Three organizational components comprise SDT: the professional company, the School and outreach programs.
 
Under Donald Byrd’s visionary artistic leadership since 2002, the organization has embarked on an exhilarating transformation that has attracted world-class dancers, produced some of the most avant-garde works in contemporary dance, and generated local and national praise.   The School of Spectrum Dance Theater has also experienced a renaissance in its educational programs, consolidating its niche in the community as an affordable and accessible dance center.

FACTS

* Over 500 students of all ages come through our studios each week to take one or multiple classes amongst the 64 classes offered per week, representing 90 hours of dance instruction weekly.

* 35-41 scholarships are allocated every year to students age 18 months to 21 years.

* Spectrum Dance Theater’s youngest students are 18 months old, and most “mature” are in their 80’s.

* Spectrum Dance Theater’s Studios are opened 49 weeks per year, Monday through Friday from 9am to 9pm; Saturdays 9am-4pm; Sundays 12pm-4pm.

* Spectrum Dance Theater provides at least 120 hours of dance education per year in public and private schools throught the Seattle area.