The School's mission includes an abiding respect for the tradition and history of reinvention, and a resolution to continue challenging established ideals. SCDT serves as a hub for performance art of the highest quality by connecting communities on an international scale. The School showcases contemporary movement training and performance practices that embrace multiplicity, arouse curiousity, and emphasize personal choice. SCDT is comprised of independent and internationally experienced performance artists/movement practitioners who are innovative teachers. The School offers adult and youth programming in dance training that includes modern, ballet, hip hop, somatic, and improvisational techniques.