About Redd Legg Dance

About the Company

Mission and History

Redd Legg Dance is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing technique-based modern dance to the people of greater Seattle. Artistic Director Kristen Legg strives to present works that draw young people in and make dance more accessible to today's youth. Redd Legg Dance works to create multi-disciplinary works that build connections between the arts and core curriculum subjects. Legg's works are poignant; at times humorous, at times raucous. Formed in the Spring of 2005, Redd Legg Dance has performed throughout the Seattle area for audiences of all ages.

Kristen Legg began her training in Michigan under the direction of Karen Milligan (ballet) and Whitley Setrakian (modern). She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Western Michigan University and the Lee Honors College. Legg graduated cum laude and was named the Presidential Scholar for the department. After graduating, Legg was asked to return to Western Michigan University as the Guest Alumni Choreographer and her piece, Beauty - budding but not bloomed, received strong reviews. She has performed throughout the Midwest, New York, New Jersey, and even the Czech Republic. In 2003 - 2004, she danced with Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers in Kalamazoo, Michigan while on faculty at Western Michigan University, teaching advanced modern.

In the fall of 2004, Legg relocated to Seattle, Washington where she is currently dancing with Lehua Dance Theatre and oaklanDrive Dance Company. Her work was featured in 'Room,' a collaboration of choreographers organized by The Three Yells, presented at Seattle University's Highwire concert series. Her work has also been seen at Velocity MainSpace Theatre for Lehua Dance Theatre's 2005 concert. Redd Legg Dance has performed locally at Ballard Art'fisk, Sammamish Live! in Bellevue, Inspiration, and at 'Delve', presented by eXit SPACE School of Dance. Legg has also choreographed for Thistle Theatre's puppet theatre production of "Frog Lake" and numerous musicals.

Legg has been an instructor at many dance programs across the nationis including Interlochen Arts Camp. She is currently on faculty at eXit SPACE School of Dance and Bainbridge Dance Center.