Founded in 1996, Velocity is an artist-led nonprofit in Seattle, WA that is dedicated to providing Seattle dance-makers with the resources, advocacy, and collaborative support they need to blossom their ideas into impactful art and community actions. This is central to our mission to invest in artist-led experimental dance projects that contribute to the resilience of Seattle artists and help build vibrant creative communities. We do this through flexible and responsive platforms that support dance research and creation, movement education, and opportunities to share and experience contemporary dance performance. Learn more at velocitydancecenter.org.

In person at 12th Ave Arts and the Erickson Theater (entrance on the corner of Pine and Harvard), two blocks apart. Both are fully accessible for wheelchairs and walkers. Email operations@velocitydancecenter.org to plan for any additional accommodations.

Pay in full, or hold your spot with a non-refundable $350 deposit. Full payment is due by June 18. A la carte classes, intensives and workshops are reservable with a full payment.

Yes. Tuition waivers are available for TBIPOC dancers, and a Work Trade program is open to everyone. Apply by Feb 1. Early Bird pricing runs until March 15. Learn more at summer.velocitydancecenter.org.

Before June 18, fees less the $350 deposit are fully refundable. After June 18, they are 50% refundable. Once your first class begins, fees are non-refundable. A la carte registrations are 50% refundable until your first class begins.

Velocity hosts a Discord server where participants and Seattle locals share housing, sublets and cheaper places to stay. Learn more at summer.velocitydancecenter.org.

The Professional, Advanced, Intermediate and Beginner cohorts and Research Week are for participants 18 and older. Email operations@velocitydancecenter.org if you are younger and feel this is where you need to be.

Each cohort has a core group of up to 20 participants, with drop-ins in some technique classes. Research Week offerings are capped at 30 people.

Pick the pacing that keeps you engaged and still leaves room to take on bigger ideas. Ask a teacher who knows your dancing, and know that levels can change in the first days. Research Week is all levels and intergenerational.

Velocity is committed to making SFD+I as accessible as possible. We offer TBIPOC tuition waivers for dancers who identify as Transgender, Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color, a limited number of TBIPOC Drop-In Passes, and a Work Trade program in which participants earn Velocity credits for admin and operational tasks. See the Financial Assistance page for details and applications, or contact Shane Donohue at shane@velocitydancecenter.org.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Contact us at operations@velocitydancecenter.org