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creating and presenting dance
Founded in 1997, the mission of SpectorDance is to create and present dance that makes a difference. Our vision is to celebrate a world where the power of dance nurtures creativity and connection. We believe that dance can move the world!
CREATING new dance
- SpectorDance Company creates innovative performances that explore the most pressing issues of our time through a signature style of weaving together factual and aesthetic elements, that promotes dialogue and inspires action.
PRESENTING dance
- The Choreographers Showcase features local & visiting dance makers to expand access and opportunities for choreographers, dancers, and audiences in our region and around the world through live and virtual performances.
ENGAGING our community
- The SpectorDance On-Site program brings dance classes, workshops, and live performances to youth at diverse venues throughout Monterey County.
- The Monterey Ocean Arts Festival provides Monterey County youth with opportunities for artistic expression and learning around issues of ocean health and science. Utilizing the power of art to inspire the next generation of ocean stewards.
- SpectorDance recently established a partnership with Pacific Arts Complex (PAC) opening broader collaborative possibilities for our dancers in our community for their Dance Training.
- We have opportunities for young dancers to create Outdoor Dances to bring to locations where we might contribute the joy of movement to various parts of our community.
-Youth Company works that nurture the next generation of dancers with pieces based on literary themes and content around socially relevant, issue-driven productions where young dancers perform for young audiences.
- SpectorDance Company creates innovative performances that explore the most pressing issues of our time through a signature style of weaving together factual and aesthetic elements, that promotes dialogue and inspires action.
PRESENTING dance
- The Choreographers Showcase features local & visiting dance makers to expand access and opportunities for choreographers, dancers, and audiences in our region and around the world through live and virtual performances.
ENGAGING our community
- The SpectorDance On-Site program brings dance classes, workshops, and live performances to youth at diverse venues throughout Monterey County.
- The Monterey Ocean Arts Festival provides Monterey County youth with opportunities for artistic expression and learning around issues of ocean health and science. Utilizing the power of art to inspire the next generation of ocean stewards.
- SpectorDance recently established a partnership with Pacific Arts Complex (PAC) opening broader collaborative possibilities for our dancers in our community for their Dance Training.
- We have opportunities for young dancers to create Outdoor Dances to bring to locations where we might contribute the joy of movement to various parts of our community.
-Youth Company works that nurture the next generation of dancers with pieces based on literary themes and content around socially relevant, issue-driven productions where young dancers perform for young audiences.
Upcoming Performances and Events
Outdoor Dances at Merrill Gardens - May 1, at Park Lane - May 8, and at Carmel Cottages - May 15
Ocean Trilogy featuring local youth dancers at Monterey Peninsula Unified School District - Fall 2021
Virtual Choreographers Showcase - Fall 2021
Monterey Ocean Arts Festival - March 2022
New Work: Moanna in collaboration with the Monterey Peninsula Voices - May 2022
New Work: Wildfires about California wildfires - Fall 2022
New Work: on the Native American History of California - 2023
Outdoor Dances at Merrill Gardens - May 1, at Park Lane - May 8, and at Carmel Cottages - May 15
Ocean Trilogy featuring local youth dancers at Monterey Peninsula Unified School District - Fall 2021
Virtual Choreographers Showcase - Fall 2021
Monterey Ocean Arts Festival - March 2022
New Work: Moanna in collaboration with the Monterey Peninsula Voices - May 2022
New Work: Wildfires about California wildfires - Fall 2022
New Work: on the Native American History of California - 2023
Click here to read a message on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from the SpectorDance Board of Directors.
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Dancers: Anne-Marie Talmadge and Jones Welsh Talmadge
Photo by William Roden, New Dawn Studios
Photo by William Roden, New Dawn Studios