STG + MMDG = Dance, Dance, Dance!

STG & Mark Morris Dance Group have an extensive partnership that spans beyond the stage, and this week is a great example of that. MMDG artists David Leventhal, Tina Fehlandt and Joe Bowie are here doing so much in our community.

Teen dancers and live musicians are working with Joe Bowie all week to set Mark Morris' "Polka" for STG's DANCE This at The Moore July 8th & 9th.

MMDG Summer Intensive - Photo Credit Tom Schworer

Dance students from all over the country are studying modern ballet and Mark Morris repertory during the first ever west coast week-long MMDG Summer Intensive, taught by all three guest artists - David Leventhal, Tina Fehlandt & Joe Bowie.

David Leventhal led a training for Seattle teachers in our Dance for Parkinson's Project.

AND, each one of them have performed in THE HARD NUT, making its Seattle debut December 1-4 (on sale through subscription now!).

We're keeping Mark's hometown of Seattle alive with dance!

-Vicky Lee, Director of Education & Performance Programs

Party Like It's 5834 Wrap!

STG was honored to host the ‘Party Like It’s 5834!’ celebration in The Paramount lobby last night. After a seven year effort to preserve 4Culture funding, it was the very last thing the Legislature funded in the state budget session. 4Culture is the largest arts funder in this region and is a lifeline for many artists and arts organizations. The success of Senate Bill 5834 inspired a tremendous night of celebration. With about 900 guests and most of the region’s notable politicians in the audience, along with numerous performing artists, the Paramount was rocking!


King County Executive Dow Constantine gives a very impassioned speech about how the arts are a critical part of a healthy economy


Lucia Neare’s piece was stunning and the crowd was really engaged

Thanks to everyone who attended!

- Kate Becker, STG Director of Development