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

Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros

Now through 7/20/2025

Major League Baseball: Seattle Mariners host Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park.

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Metaphor into Form: Art in the Era of the Pilchuck Glass School

Ongoing

Founded in 1971, the Pilchuck Glass School, co-founded by Tacoma native Dale Chihuly, emerged as a world-renowned center …

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American Art: The Stories We Carry

Ongoing

American Art: The Stories We Carry, features a transformation of SAM’s American art galleries. Created through an unprecedented …

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Nancy Callan: Forces at Play

Now through 8/31/2025

Nancy Callan’s first museum survey will invite visitors to experience the multitude of ways Callan has used hot …

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Meet our Marine Mammals

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Meet delightful seals and otters. Choose your view – you can watch animals swimming and diving underwater, on …

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Goodguys 37th Griot’s Garage Pacific Northwest Nationals

7/25/2025 through 7/27/2025

America’s Favorite Car Show returns to the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup.

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Ballard Farmers Market – Sunday

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Open since 2000, Ballard Farmers Market is Seattle’s first year-round neighborhood farmers market selling produce exclusively from Washington …

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Northwest Native Art

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What is your artistic heritage? Six Pacific Northwest Native artists from across the region answered this question in …

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Apollo

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The challenge of spaceflight drew upon the best and the brightest of a generation, and was the longest, …

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