Spectrum Dance Theater is a non-profit dance organization dedicated to bringing dance of the highest merit to diverse audiences. SDT is comprised of the Company, School, and Community Engagement divisions.

The history of Spectrum Dance Theater (SDT) begins in 1982 with the intention of bringing 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 Community 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. In addition to its main stage productions, SDT launched in February 2006 its first Studio Series in its own studio theater on Lake Washington. Plans for national and international touring continue to grow. The history of Spectrum Dance Theater continues to be celebrated in the community and beyond as we enter the organization’s 40th Anniversary and Donald Byrd’s 20th Anniversary as Artistic Director