Who We Are
The Seattle Asian American Dance Association (SAADA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving Asian dance, culture, and heritage. Founded in Seattle, we aim to create a platform where traditional and contemporary Asian performing arts can flourish and connect communities through movement and expression.

Our programs include dance education, cultural performances, and community outreach. Beyond artistic expression, we believe that dance is also a path to emotional healing. Through movement, rhythm, and connection, our classes have helped many children — especially those facing emotional challenges or social anxiety — to open up, build confidence, and rediscover joy.

We collaborate with artists, schools, and local organizations to share the beauty and strength of Asian dance with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Our Mission
To preserve and promote Asian dance and culture through education, performance, and intercultural exchange — fostering understanding, creativity, and pride within the community, while providing a nurturing space where art supports emotional growth and healing.

关于我们
西雅图亚裔舞蹈协会（Seattle Asian American Dance Association，简称 SAADA）是一个非营利艺术机构，致力于推广与传承亚洲舞蹈与文化艺术。我们以西雅图为基地，通过舞蹈教育、文化演出与社区交流，搭建一个让传统与当代表演艺术交汇的平台，促进文化的理解与传承。

除了艺术表达，我们也相信舞蹈具有疗愈的力量。通过节奏、身体与情感的连接，舞蹈帮助许多在心理上有困扰、害羞或内向的孩子走出自我，增强自信，重新感受快乐与归属。

SAADA 与艺术家、学校及社区组织合作，将亚洲舞蹈的美感与力量分享给各个年龄与文化背景的观众。

我们的使命
通过教育、表演与跨文化交流，保护与弘扬亚洲舞蹈与文化艺术，激发社区的理解、创造与自信；同时，提供一个以艺术为桥梁的空间，让舞蹈成为情感成长与心灵疗愈的力量。