SAADA (Seattle Asian American Dance Association)
is a nonprofit organization based in the United States, dedicated to cultural exchange, healing, and community connection through dance and embodied practices.

We believe that dance is more than performance — it is a language for self-awareness, emotional expression, and human connection.
Rooted in Asian cultural traditions and informed by contemporary movement practices, SAADA serves people of diverse ages and backgrounds, with a special focus on youth, families, and communities with unique needs.

Our programs include public benefit dance classes, youth arts development, cross-cultural artistic events, and somatic movement practices that support physical and emotional well-being.
Across all our work, we emphasize respect for individual differences, patient and progressive learning, and the creation of safe, inclusive spaces.

SAADA’s teaching team consists of experienced dance professionals who work closely with local communities, schools, and public institutions.
Through movement, we aim to share cultural knowledge, nurture emotional resilience, and explore the healing potential of the body.

We envision dance not only as something performed on stage,
but as a meaningful practice that supports well-being, understanding, and connection in everyday life.

关于我们

SAADA（Seattle Asian American Dance Association，西雅图亚裔舞蹈协会）
是一家注册于美国的非营利组织，致力于通过舞蹈与身体实践，推动文化传播、身心疗愈与社区连接。

我们相信，舞蹈不仅是一种表演形式，更是一种理解自我、表达情绪、建立连接的语言。
SAADA 以亚裔文化为根基，融合传统身体智慧与当代舞蹈理念，服务不同年龄、不同背景的人群，尤其关注青少年、家庭与特殊需求群体的身心发展。

我们的项目涵盖公益舞蹈课程、青少年艺术培养、跨文化艺术活动以及以身体觉察为核心的身心调养课程。在教学与创作中，我们强调尊重个体差异、循序渐进的学习方式，以及安全、包容的艺术环境。

SAADA 的教学团队由具有专业背景和丰富教学经验的舞蹈工作者组成，长期与社区、学校及公共机构合作，通过舞蹈让更多人感受到身体的力量、文化的温度与艺术的疗愈潜能。

我们希望，舞蹈不仅发生在舞台上，也能在日常生活中，成为支持身心健康、促进理解与连接的一种方式。