Seattle International Dance Festival Begins 6/14

The 8th Annual Seattle International Dance Festival (SIDF), Beyond the Threshold runs June 14-23, 2013 and like South Lake Union, the neighborhood it occupies, continues to grow by leaps and bounds. In addition to its largest roster to date of regional, national and international dance artists, and three new Spotlight on Seattle curators, Art on the Fly will seal off two blocks of Terry Avenue for a day-long urban art fiesta, including "surprise" and roving performances, a music stage, free dance classes, an artisan craft fair, a beer and margarita garden and food provided by restaurant sponsors like Tom Douglas' Cuoco and Brave Horse Tavern. The Art on the Fly kickoff is topped off with a Dusk Dance Party hosted by KEXP DJ Will Myers and a "Dancing with the Seattleites" Dance Contest. Details Below.

This ten-day dance explosion fills this thriving neighborhood. And this popular festival strives to educate while providing free and paid entertainment for South Lake Union workers, residents and visitors of all ages. This year there are seven artistic programs including: Art on the Fly, The Inter|National Series, Spotlight on Seattle, The Threshold Institute, Dusk Dance Party, Dancing with the Seattleites and the Sanity Cafe.

Tickets to most performances are $20 in advance, $25 at the door (Students/Seniors are $15 in advance $20 at the door). An All Festival Pass can be had for $50, offering entrance to every event in the program. All details, including performance times, locations and ticketing information are available at www.SeattleIDF.org.