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ONGOING CLASSES
Velocity encourages dancers of all levels to reach their maximum potential. Teaching artists are highly experienced in their art and generous with their knowledge and encouragement in class. Instruction is geared toward motivating the individual student and supporting personal exploration of movement. All classes at Velocity have a strong technical base but are eclectic in their style of movement expression. Drop-ins are welcome at all classes unless otherwise noted. Click here for current class schedule.
1 hour, 90 minute + 2 hour classes = $15
Classes for ARTIST MVPs = $12
No pre-registration required. All classes are drop-in based.
Pay your teacher directly with cash and checks only.
CLASS CARDS: Available in the Velocity Office or ONLINE. 1 for $15 // 5 for $70 // 10 for $130
LOCATION: All classes are held at 1621 12th Ave. There is no dress code or required foot wear for classes.
ACCESS: Velocity is fully ADA accessible. Please contact the office about specific needs: 206-325-8773 or stefanie@velocitydancecenter.org.
MASTER CLASS SERIES
Velocity’s master classes provide the perfect opportunity to learn from and share experiences with leading dance artists from around the globe. Master classes take place year-round and bring internationally renowned artists to Velocity through partnerships with On the Boards, UW Meany Hall, Seattle Theater Group, and Cornish College for the Arts. More info >>
INVESTIGATIVE MOVEMENT PRACTICES
Investigative Movement Practices (IMP) classes and workshops are taught by leading movement practitioners and reflect current developments in the field of contemporary dance. Each series takes a multi-faceted approach that integrates technique and creative process. More info >>
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT. . .
What We Talk About When We Talk About. . . is Velocity’s new program created in collaboration with 2012 Artist-in-Residence zoe|juniper. A quarterly interdisciplinary conversation about creative process, WWT@WWT@ is an opportunity for artists of different disciplines to share their current creative thinking, and to bring their unique lenses to experiencing and talking about each others’ work. More info >>
SEATTLE YOUTH DANCE COLLECTIVE
Seattle Youth Dance Collective (SYDC), an initiative of Velocity Dance Center and Seattle Theatre Group, is for aspiring dance artists ages 15-18 with an interest in growing as choreographers, dancers and dance producers. Students will develop themselves as artists; learning dance, choreography, film-making and performance production skills through creative investigations and professional mentorship. More info >>