Dare to Dance Seattle is a Washington State nonprofit organization (501(c)3 status pending) that provides professional-quality opportunities for dance enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels to create, perform, connect, and grow. Our mission is to:

• Provide non-professional dancers an opportunity to develop refined performances on stage.
• Inspire performers to step out of their comfort zones and challenge themselves in a supportive environment.
• Encourage a range and mixture of artistic expression and style.
• Cultivate an emotional connection between the audience and the performers.
• Foster relationships between professional dancers and the broader dance community.

Since its inception in 2010, Dare to Dance Seattle has produced 15 full-length original shows, including 13 regular dance shows, one virtual dance show, and the world premiere production of “UNSTOPPABLE: A Queer Dancical.” These highly diverse shows involved a total of over 500 performers, spanning the spectrum from professional dancers to total newbies. Their ages ranged from 6 to 60+. Their professions included teacher, scientist, nurse, postal worker, social worker, and many others. Dance styles included pop, contemporary, hip-hop, ballroom, jazz, Broadway, Bollywood, Latin, traditional dances, and more. We have also produced other community events such as free dance workshops, special flash mob performances, and a summer outdoor festival in 2022. Several of our shows received partial funding support from the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.

We Need Your Support

We have ongoing needs for volunteers, donations, and in-kind support. Please get in touch with us if you are interested in contributing to our mission!