Spectrum Dance Theater

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

Seeing The Insidious Trilogy this weekend?
Here’s everything you need to know before you arrive.

From parking and ticketing to arrival times and performance details, swipe through for important information to help make your visit smooth and enjoyable.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to this powerful weekend of performances

📍 On the Boards. 100 W Roy St. Seattle, WA
📅 May 22–24, 2026
🎟️ Limited tickets remain! https://ci.ovationtix.com/36947/production/1247156

Thank you KOMO News Holly Menino for having us! Opening night is here and we’re looking forward to experiencing the Trilogy with everyone this weekend!

Spectrum Dance Theater’s Donald Byrd presents trilogy on Jim Crow legacy, racial violence Spectrum Dance Theater and Artistic Director Donald Byrd are bringing "The Insidious Trilogy" to the stage with a three-part performance.

Two days until The Insidious Trilogy premieres!

After more than seven years of development, Artistic Director Donald Byrd brings together Strange Fruit, Grief, and Targeted for the first complete presentation of this powerful trilogy.

This weekend, Spectrum Dance Theater takes the stage with work that confronts memory, racial violence, grief, resistance, and the realities still shaping our present moment.

Three works. One unflinching vision.

📍 On the Boards
📅 May 22–24, 2026
⭐ Full trilogy performance: Saturday, May 23

🎟️ Get your tickets today!
https://www.spectrumdance.org/the-insidious-trilogy

Three works. Over seven years in the making. One unflinching vision.

This Friday, The Insidious Trilogy opens at On the Boards.
Learn more: https://www.spectrumdance.org/the-insidious-trilogy

For over seven years, Artistic Director Donald Byrd has developed The Insidious Trilogy—an 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 for the first time as one complete presentation, The Insidious Trilogy stands as the centerpiece of our season and a timely exploration into storytelling through contemporary performance.

The Insidious Trilogy asks audiences to lean in and engage.

📅 May 22–24, 2026
On the Boards | 100 W Roy St. Seattle, WA
⭐ Full trilogy performance: Saturday, May 23

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



1-3: Strange Fruit (2019) by That Davis Girl Photography
4-6: Grief (2024) by Daniel Olbrych
7-9: Targeted (2023) by Nate Watters

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/