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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™.

Summer Workshop Showcase

Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 3:30pm
Light Box Theater
Donation-based tickets

Join us for the culminating performance of San Diego Dance Theater’s Summer Workshop, where students take the stage after two immersive weeks of training with some of the region’s most acclaimed choreographers. This powerful performance features original works created by: Pablo Francisco Ruvalcaba Tovar, Donna Flournoy, Jessica Rabanzo-Flores, and Jessica Humphrey. This performance will also feature SDDT professional company repertoire taught by Artistic Executive Director Terry Wilson.

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Trolley Dances 2026

Save the Dates: October 3 & 4, 2026

Join us this fall as we hop on and off the MTS Trolley to explore original pieces of site-specific choreography!


This year's Trolley Dances choreographers are Terry Wilson, Erica Buechner, Jessica Rabanzo-Flores, Spencer John Powell & Jean Isaacs.

We are looking for Work Study

August 2026 to June 2027

We are looking for work study to support our classes and programming from August 2026 to June 2027. Our work study students assist teachers during weekly classes in exchange for free classes, discounted rentals, and professional support in dance administration, teaching/choreography, operations, or technical support.

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Registration is OPEN for Fall Children's Classes!

Classes start on Wednesday, September 2nd, and end on

Thursday, December 10th

Last day to register is Wednesday, September 30th

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