In 1993, Susan Quinn created Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance (SEAD) as a center for training contemporary dancers and choreographers. She had a vision of a school and center that could offer opportunities in creative research, choreographic exploration, professional dance education and performance events. At that time SEAD was one of the first places to provide professional-caliber training for contemporary artists in Austria. Over the last decade, her vision has become reality: SEAD is an accredited academy with 100 international students, it houses a resident and guest faculty consisting of respected choreographers, teachers, and visiting artists. SEAD is a meeting point for experimental collaborations, residencies, and performances. In 2001, SEAD was honored with the recognition from the Austrian Government as a program of university equivalency.