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

Curator Talk: Jamie Wyeth and His Legacy

8/7/2025

Amanda Burdan, Senior Curator at the Brandywine Museum of Art and a leading scholar on Wyeth, offers a …

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Culture is Living

Ongoing

Cultural objects at the Burke Museum aren’t tucked away on shelves. They are alive, embodying the knowledge, language, …

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Our Last Night

8/19/2025

Showbox SoDo hosts a triple bill of live music featuring Our Last Night with Grayscale and Wind Walkers.

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John Haymond w/ Abby Drivdahl

7/30/2025

Award-winning historian and teacher John Haymond visits the store to discuss his new book, Black Soldiers, White Laws: …

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Drew Harvell

7/31/2025

World renowned marine biologist and ecologist Drew Harvell visits the store for a presentation of her book The …

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What the Funk

8/21/2025 through 8/23/2025

What the Funk?!, an All BIPOC Burlesque Fest is back at The Triple Door with another installment of …

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Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge: Yes We Are Tour

7/29/2025 through 7/30/2025

Indigo Girls share the stage with Melissa Etheridge at Marymoor Park.

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Hey Riddle Riddle

7/27/2025

Hey Riddle Riddle hits the stage at The Crocodile.

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Black Happy with Linda From Work

8/8/2025

The Showbox will host a double bill of live music featuring Black Happy with Linda From Work.

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