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

Wild Blue Angel: Hendrix Abroad, 1966-70

Ongoing

At the height of his fame, Jimi Hendrix performed more than 500 times in 15 countries and recorded …

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Earthlings and Extraterrestrials: 20 Years of Kids Design Glass

Ongoing

In celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Kids Design Glass Program, the Museum has pulled together a …

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Vietnam Divided: War Above Southeast Asia

Ongoing

Located in the Museum’s T.A. Wilson Great Gallery this installation focuses specifically on the air war above Southeast …

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Yirrkala: Art from Australia’s Top End

Ongoing

Step into a whirlpool off the north coast of Australia. With an artist from Yirrkala as your guide, …

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True Northwest: The Seattle Journey

Ongoing

True Northwest traverses through the real Seattle journey, from an age when Native American cultures first came into …

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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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Washington: My Home

Ongoing

Many people have called Washington home. Through this poetic exhibition, the Washington State History Museum helps us all …

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Elf – The Musical

Now through 12/28/2025

Based on the 2003 holiday film favorite starring Will Ferrell, this musical adaptation is a hilarious, fish-out-of-water comedy …

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Fossils Uncovered

Ongoing

Earth’s 4.5 billion-year history is a continuing saga of dynamic change. Events from ice ages to splitting continents …

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