Spectrum Dance Theatre + Donald Byrd

“Spectrum…showed us again how contemporary dance, especially when paired with great live music, can be one of the most exciting of art forms.” –The Seattle Times

Spectrum Dance Theater ignites audiences through the ambitious artistic agenda of Donald Byrd, whose appetite to explore the arts knows no boundaries. Under his leadership, Spectrum Dance Theater has become the preeminent modern dance company of the Pacific Northwest.

They are committed to pushing the boundaries of movement and message, producing and presenting contemporary dance of global caliber that challenges expectations and calls forth strong emotions and thoughtful responses. The work may be purely an aesthetic experience, or it may wrap itself around a compelling civic issue, encouraging a community to examine ideas and attitudes that may impact lives long after the dancing has stopped.