History:

SpectorDance is a non-profit organization, incorporated 501(c) 3 in1996.
 
Since 1997, SpectorDance Company has presented dance media works that celebrate our region and has received local, statewide and national recognition. Works involve themes that attract literary fans, lovers of central California's environment and those with an interest in agriculture.
 
Fran Spector Atkins, Artistic Director and Founder of SpectorDance, brings a lifetime of dance experience to Monterey County. She is recognized as a master teacher, award-winning choreographer and international guest artist.
 
Since 1996, Spector Atkins has collaborated with William Roden, Media Specialist. Their dance media works utilize an innovative process that digitally blends music, spoken word and film.In 2002, SpectorDance opened a state-of-the-art dance space that provides both a studio for classes and rehearsals and a performance venue for SpectorDance and other choreographer. In the past few years, SpectorDance has received significant acknowledgement from the local community and beyond. In December 2006, Spector Atkins was honored by Carmel Magazine as one of "Ten individuals in Monterey County making significant altruistic contributions to the community."
 
In November 2006, Spector Atkins was featured cover story for Monterey Magazine. In January 2007, SpectorDance was honored by The Arts Council for Monterey County at the annual Champion for the Arts celebration as "Outstanding Arts Organization in Monterey County." In February 2008, SpectorDance was nominated by the Arts Council for Monterey County and selected as national finalist for Ovation TV award for "Excellence in the Performing Arts." In 2009 and 2010, SpectorDance was funded by the James Irvine Foundation and in 2011 SpectorDance received funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. In 2011, SpectorDance was the winner of $20,000 in the Tom's of Maine "50 States for Good" initiative."