Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission
Spectrum Dance Theater’s mission is:
…to produce and present contemporary dance of global caliber
that challenges expectations and calls forth strong emotions, deep feelings and
thoughtful responses.
…to provide expert dance instruction in diverse dance forms
to all.
…to educate the community about dance as an art form and as a
social/civic instrument.
Vision
To move dance and the arts from the marginal and ancillary
to a central position among community activities.
To make dance and the arts integral partners in civic
dialogue, promoting healthy communities.
To have dance and the arts be considered part of the
solution to the challenges facing our communities.
Core Values
Spectrum Dance Theater believes…
…that a contemporary dance aesthetic enables dance to convey
socially relevant themes.
…in and supports creativity, the creative process, and
innovation.
…that exposure, education and training in the performing arts
can be a transforming experience for individuals and communities.
…that the arts – live performing arts in particular – are an
essential element of healthy communities.
…that promoting arts literacy improves arts accessibility.
…in programming, education and training that bridges
cultures.
