Hannah C. Wiley Founding Artistic Director, Chamber Dance Company

About the Chamber Dance Company
The six-member Chamber Dance Company is the first professional dance company to be in residence at the University of Washington in Seattle. Founded in 1990 by Hannah C. Wiley, the CDC has become a favorite of Seattle audiences. In 1993, the dance critic for The Seattle Weekly wrote, "This is a vibrant company with terrific repertory... sensitive dancers and dynamic repertory make this annual concert one of the best in Seattle, local or otherwise."

The Chamber Dance Company's mission is to present and record works of historical and artistic significance. The program is selected for its educational as well as theatrical value. In 1995, The Seattle Times named the CDC repertory as the best historical reconstruction of the year.

"Thank you for the opportunity to work with your beautiful and dedicated dancers"
—Daniel Nagrin

"The dancers are really exceptional individually and as a group—each so distinctive—yet they blend so beautifully and dance with such a fullness and passion. The pieces look like they were made on those dancers—but the reality is that they made the dances!"
—Sarah Stackhouse

"Hannah's artistic integrity, sense of style and keen musicality are truly unique. I trust her artistic direction completely"
—Gemze de Lappe

"You have done a beautiful job with "Orfeo" and it is a special joy for me to see this poetic dance performed with such integrity and honesty"
—Gary Masters

"I can think of no other company in Seattle that I'd rather see—no matter the repertory. The purity of the dance and music is remarkable... You are Seattle's White Oak and we are lucky to have you. Thank you for the respect you give Seattle audiences by producing such an intelligent, searching event. Bravo!"
—Jean Lenihan, Seattle Dance Critic

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