FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Velocity is committed to making sure that our programs are as accessible as possible. Our work trade programs and TBIPOC waivers are two ways that participants can mitigate the costs of their summer study.
WORK TRADE
Applications are due February 1, 2027
Velocity’s Work Trade program provides the opportunity for participants to receive Velocity Work Trade Credits that can be used as “currency” for Velocity classes and shows at SFD+I and throughout the year in exchange for admin + operational tasks. Each Work Trade position has pre-allocated hours that are all mandatory for the position (outside of emergencies and sickness). For every hour that the Work Trade works they will receive 25 Velocity Work Trade Credits. One Velocity Work Trade Credit is worth $1.
Applications will be assessed based on the applicant’s experience and their interest in the position and Velocity’s programming as expressed in their cover letter.
Work Trade participants can trade to participate in:
ULTIMATE SFD+I: July 11 – Aug 8
PERFORMANCE Cohorts: July 11 – 31
RESEARCH Week: Aug 1 – 8
–as well as other shows and workshops throughout Velocity’s Season
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Applications will close February 1, 2027.
TBIPOC TUITION WAIVERS
Applications are due February 1, 2027
As a part of Velocity’s Seattle Festival of Dance + Improvisation (SFD+I) we are providing $10,000 in SFD+I tuition 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.
If you have questions or would like to speak to someone about your application, please contact Shane Donohue, Velocity Creative Producer: shane@velocitydancecenter.org
All received applications will be reviewed by Curating Artist in Residence (CAiR) Nia-Amina Minor and Creative Producer Shane Donohue. They will review each application and select recipients based on the applicants responses to the questions below then picked from a lottery.
Criteria:
• Self identify as a Black, Indigenous and/or Person of Color and/or Transgender
• Demonstrated commitment to a movement based practice and personal artistic development
• Demonstrated personal and professional impact and benefit
Applications are due February 1, 2027 and will be evaluated before February 15.
TBIPOC DROP-IN PASS
Applications coming soon
As a part of Velocity’s Seattle Festival of Dance + Improvisation (SFD+I) we are providing 8 people with Unlimited Drop-In classes for the summer. This pass can be used at the participant’s leisure throughout the months for any drop-in classes. TBIPOC Drop-In Pass holders will be given a discount code to pre register for classes or can show up on the day of class if space allows.
The TBIPOC Drop-In Pass cannot be used for Cohort rehearsals or Research Week intensives and can only be used for open, drop-in classes.
If you have questions or would like to speak to someone about your application, please contact Shane Donohue, Velocity Programs Director: shane@velocitydancecenter.org
All received applications will be reviewed by Curating Artist in Residence (CAiR) Nia-Amina Minor, Creative Producer Shane Donohue, and Communications Manager Joseph Hernandez. They will review each application and select recipients based on the applicants responses to the questions below.
Criteria:
• Self identify as a Black, Indigenous and/or Person of Color and/or Transgender
• Demonstrated commitment to a movement based practice and personal artistic development
• Demonstrated personal and professional impact and benefit
Preference is given to artists who have never received a TBIPOC Waiver from Velocity before.
TBIPOC Drop-In Pass applications coming soon.
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SFD+I SUPPORTERS
The Seattle Festival of Dance + Improvisation is made possible with generous support from 4Culture, the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, and ArtsFund, as well as 4Culture’s Public Free Access Program, in partnership with The Seattle Public Library.
