contemporary dance

Cornish Dance Cornerstone Concert

Cornish Dance Cornerstone Concert

Cornish Dance Seniors present their Capstone Projects in the form of choreography, performance, site-specific work, and screendance. These students engage in a creative process that reflects on their dance research over their time at Cornish and culminates in a shared performance of diverse works. ***Please note that Cornish College of the Arts utilizes Theatrical haze…

Debuts

Debuts

Olympic Ballet Theatre’s 2024 production of Debuts presents two vibrant and exciting new works by talented contemporary choreographers: “Luna” by award-winning Juilliard alum and choreographer Norbert De La Cruz III. “Keep Me In Mind” by Eva Stone, founder of the Stone Dance Collective and CHOP SHOP: Bodies of Work Contemporary Dance Festival.

WINTER '24 - Whim W'Him Seattle Contemporary Dance

WINTER ’24 – Whim W’Him Seattle Contemporary Dance

Discover the riveting creativity of both new voices for Seattle and beloved favorites, including the audacious creations of Bret Easterling, Joseph Hernandez, and Olivier Wevers. Join us to experience the extraordinary as we embark on a journey that will awaken your senses and leave you curious about our WINTER ’24 program at Cornish Playhouse and…

New Moves

New Moves

The Cornish College of the Art’s Dance Department presents a very special performance with pieces choreographed by Cornish Dance Students.

BLACK COLLECTIVITY PRESENTS: TO GATHER

BLACK COLLECTIVITY PRESENTS: TO GATHER

To Gather is a celebration of Black dance artists residing and creating along the West Coast. Over two weekends, guest curators Nia-Amina Minor and David Rue invite choreographers and performers to convene and present new work to the Seattle community. In the spirit of “gathering (n. / v.)”, this program encourages audiences and artists alike…

serpentwithfeet: "Heart of Brick"

serpentwithfeet: “Heart of Brick”

A theatrical dance piece celebrating gay Black love from the alternative R&B wizard. serpentwithfeet’s experimental electronic music explores passion and love between gay Black folks so tenderly, The Guardian said of his 2021 record DEACON, “There can be few albums this year more wholesome, soppy, or unabashedly life-affirming.” He joins with MacArthur “genius” fellow Wu…

This Week in Seattle Shows: ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ ‘Dance Nation’ at WET and More

This Week in Seattle Shows: ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ ‘Dance Nation’ at WET and More

5 shows I’m (hopefully) seeing this week, and I think you should too

The cast of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

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