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WELCOME
San Diego Dance Theater is a nonprofit performing arts organization located at the ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station in San Diego, California.
We are a modern dance company and school committed to providing a home to dancers of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures.
Our mission to provide access to professional training, performances, and programming representing diversity of all kinds is evident through our summer dance workshops, cross-border projects, and performances - including the long-standing crowd favorite, Trolley Dances™.
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Winter Workshop 2027
January 5 - 7, 2027
Winter Workshop is a 3-day mini-series of specialty classes that we offer in January. The intention of this workshop is to give dancers an opportunity to remain engaged in their training and community connections while our regular Adult and Aging Creatively classes are on a short break.
Healing Through The Arts
January 22 at 7:30pm
January 23 at 2:30pm
Light Box Theater
A unique performance that celebrates the choreography of the teaching artists and features dancers of all ages. This program is generously supported by The Conrad Prebys Foundation.
Water was Never Afraid
Sat April 3rd 2027: 7:30pm
Sun April 4th 2027: 2:30pm
Cygnet Theatre
A provocative evening of modern dance exploring the elemental force of water and its profound connection to human relationships. Water cannot contain fear; fear resides within us. Featuring San Diego Dance Theater’s professional company, with choreography by Terry Wilson, Matthew Armstrong, and Cecily Holcombe, the evening explores vulnerability and resilience of the human experience.
Pricing Update
Monthly Unlimited Class Package
To help us keep up with rising operating costs and continue providing quality dance classes, the monthly Unlimited Class Package will increase from $90 to $95 per month, effective December 15, 2026.
![Last year’s Winter Showcase was such a special celebration that we’re excited to bring you another beautiful showcase this December!
Join us on December 13th for an afternoon of dance that marks the end of our Fall Session at SDDT, and gives Adult & Aging Creatively dancers an opportunity to get on stage at our home event space, the Light Box Theater.
Tickets are on sale now!
📅 Sunday, December 13th, 2026
🕒 2 - 3pm
📍 Light Box Theater
🎫 Pay-what-you-can
🔗 Get tickets at the link in bio or visit sandiegodancetheater.org
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![Come join us this winter for Winter Showcase, a beautiful multi-generational performance that marks the end of our Fall Session at SDDT, and gives Adult & Aging Creatively dancers an opportunity to get on stage at our home event space, the Light Box Theater.
Tickets are on sale now!
📅 Sunday, December 13th, 2026
🕒 2 - 3pm
📍 Light Box Theater
🎫 Donation-based tickets
🔗 Get tickets at the link in bio or visit sandiegodancetheater.org
#sddt #sandiegodancetheater #sandiegodance #sandiegodancers #moderndance
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