Spectrum Dance Theater

Calling all pre-professional and professional dancers!

The Donald Byrd Workshop is more than intensive—it’s an opportunity to step into the creative process alongside pre-professional and professional dancers while working directly with acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director Donald Byrd.

Designed for pre and professional dancers, this immersive week combines rigorous technique training with process and repertory work, offering participants a rare glimpse into the artistic practice that has defined Byrd’s celebrated career. From movement aesthetics and technical precision to creative inquiry and performance presence, dancers experience the same demanding and rewarding environment that has shaped many of professional artists.

Whether you’re preparing for a professional career or looking to deepen your artistry, this workshop offers a unique chance to learn.

📅 July 20–24, 2026
📍 Spectrum Dance Theater
👤 Ages 16+
🔗 Learn more and enroll today at https://www.spectrumdance.org/summer-byrd-workshop

School's out. Summer is here. ☀️

Now comes the annual question:

"What are the kids doing this summer?"

At The School of Spectrum Dance Theater, we've got a Summer full of creativity, movement, friendship, and fun waiting for them!

From imaginative camps for young movers and first-time dancers to Musical Theater, Drama Dance, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Ballet, and immersive training opportunities for aspiring dancers, our Summer 2026 lineup is designed for every age, experience level, and interest. Whether your child wants to perform, explore, create, move, or simply try something new, there's a place for them here.

🌿 Dance Day Camp: Ferngully, Save the Planet! (Ages 5–7)
💫 Dance Samples (Ages 8–12)
🔥 Summer Intensive (Ages 10–17)
🎭 Alice in Wonderland Musical Theater Camp
🦁 Androcles and the Lion Drama Dance Camp
🩰 Weekend Ballet, Jazz, Creative Jazz & Hip-Hop Classes

At Spectrum, we believe dance is for all. Summer is a chance to build confidence, make friends, stay active, and discover new ways to express yourself.

Programs begin June 29 and enrollment is open now.

Give them a summer they'll be talking about long after August. ✨

What a way to close a this season!

Audiences gathered for The Insidious Trilogy—the culmination of more than six years of work by Artistic Director Donald Byrd and a defining moment in Spectrum Dance Theater's 2025/26 season. Through Strange Fruit, Grief, and Targeted, we witnessed powerful performances and the kind of engagement that reminds us why this work matters!

At the same time, our community came together in another remarkable way during our Spring fundraising efforts. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, supporters, audience members, volunteers, and advocates, we not only reached but surpassed our goals! That kind of support fuels everything we do—from creating ambitious contemporary dance works and supporting artists, to providing educational programs and strengthening our connection to the communities we serve.

To everyone who attended a performance, made a gift, shared our work, volunteered their time, or cheered us on throughout the season: thank you. This season included three impactful SDT produced performances along with Company features in multiple national shows, the premiere presentation of The Insidious Trilogy, and countless moments of artistry and connection—and none of it would have been possible without you!

As we look ahead to the Summer break and begin planning for what comes next, we do so with gratitude, momentum, and excitement for the future.

Thank you for being part of the Spectrum Dance Theater community. Thank you for keeping us in motion!

Photography by Alabastro Photography

What a season!

From the world premiere presentation of The Insidious Trilogy in Seattle to bringing OCCURRENCE #14 to audiences in New York, this year has been filled with ambitious performances, meaningful conversations, and unforgettable moments both on and off the stage.

None of it happens without community.

To everyone who attended a performance, donated, volunteered, enrolled in a class, shared a post, or encouraged a friend to join us—thank you. Your support helps Spectrum Dance Theater continue creating thought-provoking contemporary dance, investing in artists, and making space for work that challenges, inspires, and connects us.

As we prepare for our final performance of the season at the Seattle International Dance Festival, we invite you to help carry this momentum forward. Every gift supports the dancers, students, and audiences who make this work possible.

Thank you for being part of the Spectrum community—and for keeping us in motion.

❤️ Donate today https://www.spectrumdance.org/about

Occurrence #14 photograhy by Jim Coleman
Localities/ An Odyssey Pt. 2 by Tricia French
Insidious Trilogy photography by Alabastro Photography

As one season comes to a close, another is just getting started. 🌿✨ The end of the school year always seems to arrive faster than expected!

Our All School Demonstration is just around the corner on June 13, and while our students are busy preparing to take the stage, many families are already asking the next big question:

☀️ What are the kids doing this summer?

At The School of Spectrum Dance Theater, summer is filled with movement, creativity, friendship, and fun. From themed camps for young dancers and dance explorers to musical theater, drama, hip-hop, ballet, jazz, and intensive training opportunities for aspiring artists, there's something for every age and experience level.

Whether your child wants to spend a week saving the planet in our Ferngully-inspired Dance Day Camp, explore a variety of dance styles in Dance Samples, perform in Alice in Wonderland, or dive deeper into their training through our Summer Intensive, we're ready to keep them inspired all summer long.

Summer programs begin June 29, and enrollment is now open.
https://www.spectrumdance.org/summer-camps-classes

Thank you for joining us for The Insidious Trilogy.

To everyone who attended, supported, donated, volunteered, collaborated, and helped bring this production to life—we are deeply grateful. This work would not exist without the many people who believe in the importance of live performance, courageous storytelling, and spaces where artists and audiences can gather together in reflection and dialogue.

Thank you to our extraordinary Company dancers, production team, guest artists, volunteers, donors, and community supporters who gave their time, energy, artistry, and care throughout this process. Bringing together Strange Fruit, Grief, and Targeted as one complete trilogy was years in the making, and it was only possible through our collective work!

Thank you for showing up, engaging with the work, and helping us continue to create and sustain bold, contemporary performance in Seattle.

More soon!

Three works. Over seven years in the making. One final performance.

Tomorrow is your last opportunity to experience The Insidious Trilogy at On the Boards.

For over seven years, Artistic Director Donald Byrd has developed this ambitious body of work confronting the enduring legacy of racial violence, systemic oppression, and historical erasure in America. Bringing together Strange Fruit, Grief, and Targeted, the trilogy stands as the centerpiece of Spectrum Dance Theater’s season and a powerful exploration of storytelling through contemporary performance.

This work asks audiences to lean in and engage.

📅 Final Matinee Performance (Grief & Targeted) — Sunday, May 24th
⏰ 2:00PM
📍 On the Boards | 100 W Roy St. Seattle, WA

🎟️ Tickets available now
https://www.spectrumdance.org/the-insidious-trilogy

This season invites reflection on memory, truth, and resistance.

Stay tuned for updates on performances March through May as we continue Season 2025/26 at Spectrum Dance Theater.

🎟 Tickets + updates: https://spectrumdance.org/company/