Founded in 2003 to meet the need for contemporary dance opportunities, sjDANCEco serves both the community of San Jose residents and the community of local dance artists. We have put into place exemplary programs that enable local residents to experience top quality contemporary dance performance in San Jose. We have introduced new audiences to dance and, through consistent excellence in our performance series, we strive to instill a lasting appreciation for the art form.

Our 2010-2011 events include:

September, Dance Off Fundraiser and video contest

October, Annual Fall Concert featuring José Limón's exquisite masterwork 'There Is a Time'

February, ChoreoProject, a dance series that provides emerging professional choreographers a cost-free opportunity to present their work.

March, Benefit Dance-A-Thon & Silent Auction, a funndraiser for the Dancin' Downtown Festival at The Strlite Ballroom. (Check our current events for details!)

April, Dancin' Downtown Festival, a FREE outdoor celebration of dance for National Dance Week featuring 35 diverse dance groups in the Circle of Palms, next to the Fairmont Hotel.

Our Board of Trustees

Maria Basile, co-artistic director

Melanie Doerner

Pam East

Mary Forrest

Gary Masters, co-artistic director

Kathy Sakamoto

Lou Williams