Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent Theater Guide. Not a box office or venue.
Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent Theater Guide. Not a box office or venue.
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Paramount Theatre
Dance fans are really going to enjoy this one! The Dance Theater of Harlem Company is going on tour again in 2025. They are making their way across the country to have a two-night stop at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle. One of these nights will be Saturday, March 8th, 2025. This is a relatively small company compared to others out there making the rounds. It currently consists of around 20 dancers. There are actually major benefits to having a smaller cast for these showcases. It may not allow you to fill the stage with people jumping up and down. Visually, though, the limited number of dancers puts more emphasis on the people on stage. That means there’s more pressure on these members of the Dance Theater of Harlem Company who are going to be taking the stage.
If you want to see what a smaller professional dance company can provide in terms of spectacle, you need to head to the Paramount Theater on Saturday, March 2025. This promises to be a great show that both kids and adults can enjoy. Click the get tickets button to find your place for the night.
Mar
08
Paramount Theatre
Mar
09
Paramount Theatre
There’s still nothing set in stone when it comes to the actual performance that’s going to take place on Saturday, March 8th. That’s actually one of the elements that are typical of the Dance Theater of Harlem company. As mentioned, they won’t necessarily be putting on a play but more of a dance showcase. That can feature all sorts of different musical elements and unique dance routines. With the smaller cast usually come more duets or even moments within the show where a trio of dancers will be on stage to present a particular routine. If you have kids at home who are dancers or you yourself were part of an academy at some point, this is the type of show that you’re really going to be able to enjoy.
Apart from the focus being on the dance routines more so than a storyline, there are other elements that make the Dance Theater of Harlem company unique. They were pioneers in allowing dancers to wear tights that matched their skin color. With a mostly African American cast through the years, the company’s costume design team have developed unique colorings for tights that match the dancer’s skin tone. This gives a better look to anyone who’s gracing the stage. It also ensures that the audience doesn’t get distracted by the contrast that is created when darker-skinned dancers wear white tights. Esthetically speaking, this company has made a major contribution to ballet. This element is not only a tradition; it’s something that contributes to more engaging performances—at the same time, celebrating the diversity of the dancers. That last point is, without a doubt, one of the reasons why the company was created in the first place.
Virtually the entire Paramount Theater in Seattle is going to be open to see this traditional dance company showcase its unique dance productions. If you want to be a part of this, make sure to find your spots early. That’s going to give you a better chance to get a good deal. Click the get tickets button and head to the Paramount Theater on Saturday, March 8th.
Paramount Theatre - Seattle, Seattle, Washington, 98101, US