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Dance in Seattle

A number of recognized dance companies are putting both feet forward in Seattle. Some are producing exquisite renditions of classic pieces, while others are projecting a more modern artistic vision.

Pacific Northwest Ballet is widely recognized as one of the country’s premiere regional dance companies. Founded in 1972, it is now delighting audiences under the artistic leadership of Peter Boal, a well-regarded former dancer with a distinguished 22 year career with the New York City Ballet. The sheer brilliance of the choreographers and dancers will captivate you. If you want to put on your own dancing shoes, don’t miss the Century Ballroom. With its elegantly draped balconies and glossy wood floors, it sets the mood to swing or salsa, and for those of us with two left feet, lessons are usually offered before the dance. You can usually find top international and national companies performing at The Paramount Theatre, On the Boards or the Meany Center for the Performing Arts, or catch our up-and-coming artists at Cornish College of the Arts.

Upcoming Dance Events

Guardin

5/8/2025

Guardin hits the stage with Sewerperson and KennedyXOXO at Nectar Lounge.

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Festal: Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival

5/31/2025 through 6/1/2025

This festival celebrates Philippine culture, arts, and history through food, exhibits, performing arts, fashion show, martial arts, and …

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Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn: Gather

Ongoing

A native of Seattle and currently based in New York, Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn is an LED light installation artist …

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Parade

Now through 5/4/2025

Riveting and gloriously hopeful, Parade reminds us that to love, we must truly see one another.

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Sleigh Bells

5/19/2025

Sleigh Bells and special guest Sophie Hunter will perform live at The Neptune Theatre.

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Grails

5/7/2025

Grails hits the stage with somesurprises at Neumos.

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Ismo – Woo Hoo! World Tour

5/16/2025

ISMO takes the mic at The Neptune Theatre.

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Northwest Terror Fest

5/8/2025

Barboza and Neumos will be hosting the Pacific Northwest’s only destination extreme metal festival.

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Dr. Brady’s Oral Fixation Tour

5/29/2025

Dr. Brady’s will take his tour to Seattle for a stop at The Neptune Theatre.

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