Dustin, Cove, and Nahshon outside of Men in Dance at Velocity Dance Center in Seattle on October 4, 2019. Photo taken by Robbi A. Moore

The Barry's Seattle community came together to hold a charity class for Dustin. The class was called "Dusty's Disco". The proceeds from the class were donated to the Coriolis Dance Collective in honor of Dustin. A range of songs were played to honor Dustin from pop queens like Britney to country music legends like Shania Twain and everything in between.

May our gift to Coriolis Dance serve as a tribute to Dustin Durham’s memory. The loss is immeasurable but so is the love left behind. May he always dance in your hearts. 

Uncle Don, Dawn and Todd, Doug and Kristin, David and Dana and families.

Dustin is a light. He is loved by many and inspires even more. Dustin touched so many lives and we will all carry him with us. 

To me, Dustin was my biggest peer-mentor during my time in Seattle. He would spend hours with me at my lowest, motivating me to keep moving through it. He was the first person to cast me at Cornish for his New Moves piece. Dustin believed in me, and he guided me through countless obstacles. He is the main reason I earned my degree - and earned it a year early. 

We had many adventures in the short years our paths crossed. We went to Portland together, we spent endless hours of rehearsals together, I helped him and Ally move into their first apartment and became their honorary 4th roommate. Those are the memories I will carry with me. I love you Dusty, thank you for sharing your precious light with us. 

Sending love to Dustin's family and loved ones. 🤍

Dustin was vivacious, kind-hearted, and took all things in stride.  He was the kind of person that seemed to be backed by an epic soundtrack wherever he went, and I think he was able to tap into that melody as a mover.   I felt deep kinship with his innate movement qualities and making work with him had a magical knowingness in it. A kind of world-making.  

Dustin’s sense of humor and artistry were both instrumental during a pivotal creative point in my life, and I could not have been as bold without him.  I was looking forward to seeing his talent continue to grow and mature over the years and had hoped I might be able to help him along his way.

I am heavy-hearted and confounded at the loss of such a bright light.  My thoughts go to his friends, family, and all who loved him.

So sorry to hear about Dustin. He was a great person. 
We enjoyed a couple of his shows in  Brentwood when he was younger 
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. 

Love  Rich and Carole Muniz

Dustin was a dancer who inspired more dances to be created. He took every idea and alchemized it into something greater than what could have been imagined. To watch him dance was to witness a soul having an experience. He was elemental, moving like water onstage and illuminating each room with his precious energy off of it. 

Dustin inspired me more than I can express. His art lives on through artists he influenced with his powerful presence, raw talent, sharp ideas, and generous collaboration. My deepest condolences to Dustin's family and loved ones.

Dustin was such an integral part of mine and my friends lives. He lit up the room with laughter, dancing, and cooking. He was loved deeply here in Cap Hill! 

Sending big love to his family and closest friends. <3

I knew Dustin through the fitness community. His focus on humor and fairness always helped me feel welcome. 
I’m grateful for the time that Dustin was here with us. We feel his absence immensely. ✨

Just Love to all, 💐  from our Family to you.

I am truly saddened to hear the news of his passing. Back in our time together at Cornish College of the Arts, we were college roommates. While I was studying in the musical theatre program, he was not only a dancer but also a genuinely kind-hearted individual. we both found out we were dancers and we bonded over that, instantly I knew I had a friend, a colleague, someone I could talk too and relate about dance. His presence could light up the room with warmth and his infectious smile. It was evident that he possessed a unique shine and determination, never backing down from challenges.

In this difficult time, my deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. I find peace in the belief that he must be dancing his heart out and illuminating the stars in heaven. Each day, he continues to warm our hearts as he watches over us. It is heartbreaking that someone so young and full of potential was taken away from us too soon. However, his memory will forever live on, never fading from our thoughts and hearts.

Dear Dustin~

You were kind, energetic, open-minded, understanding, and overall a joy to work with.

Interacting with you always reminded me that everything will be okay and it’ll all get done. I was so proud of you when you announced your promotion to the NorCal Barry’s region. You were so deserving of this.

I know we mainly had a business relationship, but you’re a human in this world who I will always remember. You’re a special soul and your spirit will stay cosmic amongst many.

Love,
Your Fuel Bar wing woman Lolo 
<3

I am heartbroken. Dustin was such a lovely person and a bright light. I knew him as a student at Cornish College of the Arts. He brought his incredible talent, creativity, and personality to classes, and several of my dance pieces for Cornish Dance Theater. My sincere condolences to his family.

Dustin was the heart and soul of our Barry's community in Seattle. He was an absolute delight to work with and having his smile in our studio each and every day was so impactful to our staff and to our clients. We were so lucky to have known him and to have had the opportunity to be made greater by him. He will be missed.

dustin lit up every room. i’ll never forget how inspired i was by him on the dance floor, his caring and selfless heart and all the hugs he gave me.

Messing around in theater was always our favorite pastime and there was not a day that went by where we didn’t share a laugh or a cry together. I will miss all the dance techniques you taught me or the scenes we all created together. You sweet soul, you were taken far too soon. I love you D.Dur 💜  Until we meet again 🕊️

My girl knew you, loved you, and will always remember you. You impacted everyone, wholeheartedly. You are loved and cherished beyond measure, Dustin.

Some of my greatest high school memories include Dustin. No dull moments, only joy and laughter. Love you, always.

When I was around you, there wasn’t a moment in time when we weren’t smiling.

Post performance with Dustin at Cornish College of the Arts

I’m so thankful I got to grow up with such a fun, beautiful, special person and I will always cherish all of the memories of our childhood.

Oh Dill (Diane) I wish I could transport us back to second grade when life was easy-breezy and full of silly nicknames and playground games. No parent should ever experience this heartbreak.  Sending you, David, and your whole family, love and prayers for strength during this unimaginably difficult time.   My sincerest sympathies, Pickle (Jill)

Dustin was such a beautiful, bright, wise, kind & caring human. He will be dearly missed by so many people. His deep love of eclectic music is something I will always remember. I will be listening to his beautifully curated playlists for years to come. I am grateful to have known such a wonderful, old soul. Sending his family and closest friends love ♥️

I will always think of dustin as a ray of sunshine he brought nothing but smiles and laughter to everyone lucky enough to call him a friend . You will be so deeply missed and remembered , thinking of you his family ❤️
-Taylor Dixon

I am so sorry for your loss! I remember dancing with Dustin as a little girl and he always lit up the room with his amazing smile. I remember him always using me as an example for a lift while trying to show the other dancers how it was supposed to be done. I always used to tell him after “can we do it again?” because it was so fun! I looked up to him as a dancer and as a person. He will be missed. I know he dancing in heaven❤️ RIP Dustin

-Kennedy Wilcox

OBITUARY

Dustin David Durham

21 February, 1998 – 21 October, 2023

Butterworth Funeral Home - Arthur A Wright Chapel & Queen Anne Columbarium

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