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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™.
Resilient Skies II:
Bridging Waters
March 13 & 14, 2026 at 7:30pm
Light Box Theater
San Diego Dance Theater presents Resilient Skies II: Bridging Waters, an evening-length performance that builds upon the artistic foundation established in Resilient Skies I (2025), continuing the company’s exploration of resilience, connection, and transformation.
Spring Showcase 2026
Sunday, May 17, 2026
3:30pm & 5:30pm
Light Box Theater
Our Spring Showcase is a joyful, multigenerational performance celebrating the talent, dedication, and vibrant community that make SDDT so special. Join us for an inspiring evening of dance that brings artists of all ages together on one stage.
![Spring Showcase tickets are officially on sale!
Join us for a joyful, multigenerational performance celebrating the talent, dedication, and vibrant community that make SDDT so special.
This showcase highlights our Children’s Classes, Adult and Aging Creatively Classes, Work Study dancers, and the SDDT Company. This show is particularly unique, because it’s the one time each year that all of our programs come together to share the stage.
📅 Showcase Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
🕒 Show One: 3:30pm
🕠 Show Two: 5:30pm
📍 Light Box Theater
🔗 Get tickets at the link in bio or visit sandiegodancetheater.org
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![We're hiring Children's Classes teachers for the Fall 2026 session!
Session runs from approximately mid-September to mid-December with the opportunity to continue employment into Spring Session and beyond.
Qualifications:
2 or more years of experience teaching dance classes for children ages 2 - 8
competence in the styles of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop
strong classroom management, verbal communication, and email communication skills
ability to create and deliver age and style appropriate lesson plans
Good to know:
Our Children's Classes are typically scheduled Wednesday and Thursday between 3pm - 6pm, so your availability would need to be compatible with those timeframes
Compensation is $40 per hour, and is non-negotiable
We have up to 2 positions available
To apply:
Send a brief, one-page resume including your most recent and relevant work experience to our Education & Outreach Manager, Kayla at kayla@sandiegodancetheater.org by April 7th, 2026
Optional additional materials: Cover letter and headshot
If your application is selected to move forward into the interview process, Kayla will contact you via email.
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![Summer Workshop 2026 is going to be a blast! 🌞
We are thrilled to welcome an incredible lineup of teaching artists:
🦴 Jessica Humphrey - Skeleton, Fleshed Out
🍋🟩 Pablo Francisco Ruvalcaba Tovar - Limón Technique
🎺 Donna Flournoy - Jazz Fusion
🌱 Jessica Rabanzo-Flores - Contemporary Modern
👯♀️ Terry Wilson - Company Repertoire
Join us this summer, July 6 - 10 and July 13 - 17 for our annual summer workshop that offers aspiring professional dancers (ages 17+) in our community an opportunity to train with respected teaching artists, and to perform in a showcase that culminates the workshop experience.
🚨 Be sure to register early to audion for a Summer Workshop Scholarship on Saturday, April 18th from 1pm-3pm!
#sddt #sandiegodancetheater #sandiegodance #sandiegodancers #summerworkshop
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![Where we came from, where we are, and where we want to go…
Some sweet moments from Live Arts Fest: Common Ground featuring Nick McGhee, Odessa Uno, Jacqueline Schweighart, Miguel Galvan, Micah Parra, Aisha Reddick and live music by Trenton Birch (aka Otari Cloud).
#sddt #sandiegodancetheater #sandiegodance #sandiegodancers #liveartsfest
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![Thank you to everyone who joined us last weekend for Live Arts Fest: Common Ground! It was a spectacular show unlike we’ve ever had before. 💫
📸 Photos by @snapped.by.james
#sddt #sandiegodancetheater #sandiegodance #sandiegodancers #liveartsfest
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