SEATTLE FESTIVAL OF DANCE + IMPROVISATION

INTERMEDIATE COHORT

July 14 – August 3, 2024

SEATTLE FESTIVAL OF DANCE + IMPROVISATION

INT COHORT

July 14 – August 3, 2024

The Intermediate Cohort is an evening program for adult dancers with a few years of dance training who want to take their technique and artistry to the next level. Participants take fundamentals technique classes in different styles of dance as well as classes in dance making, improvisation, and performance all while developing a new work in collaboration with Seattle choreographer Noel Price-Bracey. 

This Cohort is for dancers 18 years or older who have some experience with dance and are looking to expand their skills and artistry.

 

INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE COHORT INCLUDES:

  • EVENING DANCE CLASS (M-F)
  • EVENING REHEARSALS (T, Th, F)
  • THREE FINAL PERFORMANCES

$850

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

BEGINNING DANCE TECHNIQUE

DANCE MAKING 101

TIPS + TRICKS FOR THE LIMELIGHT

FEEL THE FUNK

WHERE RESIDES THE REBEL HEART?

MEET THE CHOREOGRAPHER

NOEL PRICE-BRACEY

 

PROCESS:

No matter the vision laid before a group, a work of art will become the work of art it’s supposed to be. This untiled creation will be conceptualized by the intermediate cohort, their collective values and stylistic strengths. I am excited to guide and co-create with the members of this cohort. We will work to stay on task and support each other in “saying what we gotta say”.

As an anchor point, I will share that most of my past works speak (abstractly or directly) to a social injustice or a humanitarian crisis. I encourage creation as a way to speak out or make meaning when faced with difficult realities. We can do this work together and foster restorative joy if we so choose.

 

ARTIST:

Noel PRICE-Bracey is a Detroit native, educator, advocate, and artist. She holds a BA in Dance from Western Michigan University and is currently working toward a MFA in Dance at the University of Washington (2024). As an independent artist Noel has performed and choreographed for many local Seattle festivals, community engagements, and interdisciplinary works since 2014. Noel established PRICEarts LLC in 2015 as a conduit for her passion to educate through art. In 2019 Seattle Dances honored Noel for her commitment to advocacy with their Dance Crush award. Recently she was commissioned to set work for Gonzaga University which was presented in Florence, Italy during Gonzaga Law School’s Human Rights Conference – Black Lives Matter as a Global Movement (2021). She holds this belief: My body is a source of knowledge, my practice is my protest. Theatrical expression, physical and verbal, are the primary mediums Noel uses to engage others, investigate phenomena, and illuminate public discourse.

Photo by Michelle Smith-Lewis 

TEACHING ARTISTS

KAITLIN MCCARTHY

LORE ASCHOFF

TRACEY WONG

ALYZA DELPAN-MONLEY

PAYMENTS + DEPOSITS + REFUNDS

PAYMENT OPTIONS

To reserve your spot you can either pay in full* or hold your place with a non-refundable $350 deposit. Full payment to confirm your registration is required by June 19.

Registration for a la carte intensives, classes, workshops, and jams will open on June 20 and spaces will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. To register a la carte you will pay in full, though let us know if you need to discuss a payment plan. 

Please contact Shirley Wong, operations@velocitydancecenter.org, for any questions or clarifications about registration or payment. 

*ULTIMATE SFD+I, PERFORMANCE Cohorts, and RESEARCH Week payments include a $350 non-refundable deposit.

 

REFUND POLICY

Velocity’s refund policies were created to offer as much flexibility to our community as possible, while still protecting SFD+I from risk and instability. 

The refund schedule for the Ultimate SFD+I, Performance Cohorts, or Research Week is: 

  • Before June 19: All registration fees, less the $350 non-refundable deposit, are fully refundable for any reason. 
  • After June 19: All registration fees, less the $350 non-refundable deposit, are 50% refundable for any reason.
  • After your first class begins: All registration fees are non-refundable for any reason, including illness or injury. 

The refund schedule for all a la carte intensives, workshops or classes (available after June 20) is:

  • After you register: All registration fees are 50% refundable for any reason.
  • After your first class begins: All registration fees are non-refundable for any reason, including illness or injury. 

ARE THERE ANY SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS AVAILABLE?

WORK STUDY

Velocity’s Summer Work/Study program provides the opportunity for participants to receive discounted attendance to the Seattle Festival of Dance + Improvisation in exchange for festival support. The deadline for this program is February 1st. Please email operations@velocitydancecenter.org with any questions.

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED.

 

TBIPOC TUITON WAIVER

As a part of Velocity’s Seattle Festival of Dance + Improvisation we are providing $10,000 in fee waivers to dancers who identify as Transgender, Black, Indigenous, and/or as People of Color, in an effort to shift power to Transgender and BIPOC communities. The deadline for this program is February 1st. Please email operations@velocitydancecenter.org with any questions.

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED.

IS HOUSING AVAILABLE DURING THE FESTIVAL?

PARTICIPANT HOUSING

In response to the rising housing costs in Seattle during the summer, SFD+I + Velocity is hosting a Discord Server for SFD+I Participants + Seattle Locals to work together to find housing opportunities for a cheaper price.
 
Looking to sublet your place or need housing for SFD+I?
 
What is Discord?
Discord is a voice, video, and text chat app that’s used by tens of millions of people ages 13+ to talk and hang out with their communities and friends.
People use Discord daily to talk about many things, ranging from art projects and family trips to homework and mental health support. It’s a home for communities of any size, but it’s most widely used by small and active groups of people who talk regularly.
The vast majority of servers are private, invite-only spaces for groups of friends and communities to stay in touch and spend time together. There are also larger, more open communities, generally centered around specific topics such as popular games like Minecraft and Fortnite. Users have control over whom they interact with and what their experience on Discord is.
People love Discord because it’s a home for all their communities and groups of friends. It’s a place where they can be themselves and spend time with other people who share their interests and hobbies. Conversations on Discord are driven by the people you choose and the topics you choose to talk about.
 
How to sign up?
1. Visit discordapp.com.
2. Click Login > Register.
3. Fill your Details > Complete Captcha.
4. Account Created.
5. Verify your Email.

ARE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR SFD+I?

INTERNSHIPS

Velocity is honored to partner with NW Folklife to provide one Summer Programming Internship from May – October. This internship will help program two international festivals, SFD+I and Mouthwater Festival.

APPLY

HOW DO I ACCESS CLASSES AS A DROP-IN PARTICIPANT?

DROP-INS

Morning technique classes and Intermediate evening technique classes are open for drop-ins. Registration for these classes will be through Jot Form, where drop-in participants can register and pay. Registration for Drop-In classes will open on June 20.

REGISTER FOR YOUR IMMERSIVE SUMMER EXPERIENCE

ULTIMATE SFD+I

Velocity’s best summer dance experience combines your chosen PERFORMANCE Cohort and the full RESEARCH Week for a money-saving, bundled price of $1200 $995 with early bird pricing before Feb 15!.

 

SFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+ISFD+I