Turning Tables was founded 6 years ago as a direct response to the discriminatory practices embedded in the dance world at large. Issues of underrepresentation of minorities in dance spaces, biases toward minority dancers and their capabilities, and unequal standards being held against minority dancers are seen in many different corners of the dance world and they prevent most dancers of color from being able to succeed in the field.

Each year, Turning Tables hosts "A Seat At the Table", a thought-provoking and catalyzing dance show that invites dancers, artists, and creative thinkers to choreograph based on the five pillars of Turning Tables: Underrepresentation, Bias, Standard, Acceptance, and Pride. A Seat At the Table invites audience members to take a seat at the table and learn about the discrimination that exists within the dance world in order to enrich their understanding of the world around them.