Seattle's premier art center dedicated to contemporary dance and performance.
Velocity addresses the needs of dancers at all stages of their development, while fostering meaningful links between artists and the community.
08/21/2026
Bridge Project + OUT THERE applications are due SEP 1!
Head to the Opportunities page under Artist Programs on velocitydancecenter.org to find out how to apply, eligibility criteria, and who’s on the panel!
08/17/2026
Starting to plan your next few months? Our Fall workshop series in collaboration with Rituals BALLET RITUALS is HERE!
What a huge bounty of creative explorations!
AKOIYA HARRIS
SEP 29 9:30-11:30am Kerry Hall | Horton and hollerin’ INT/PRO
JAY CARLON
OCT 2 9:30-11:30am Kerry Hall | Body as Altar OPEN LEVEL
VLADA KREMENOVIĆ
OCT 6 9:30-11:30am Kerry | Fluid Dynamics OPEN LEVEL
JESSE ZARITT
10/9 9:30-11:30am Kerry Hall | Studio Practice
SARA SHELTON MANN
OCT 13 9:30-11:30am Kerry Hall | Practice as Performance OPEN LEVEL
DAVID ROUSSÈVE
NOV 10 9:30-11:30am Kerry Hall | Speaking and Dancing, A Composition Workshop INT/PRO
All these practitioners are performing in our city as well. Most are part of Velocity’s OUT THERE 2026 West coast Experimental Dance Festival.
David Roussève is performing Becoming Daddy AF at On the Boards DEC 10-12. Be sure to get your tickets!
The premiere of Chameleon is in a few weeks!
BENNYROYCE ROYON
Chameleon
Sep 4 | 7:30pm
Sep 5 | 7:30pm
Sep 6 | 2pm
Filipino Community Center | 5740 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
Chameleon: A Journey of Q***r Joy and Reinvention
Chameleon, a multidisciplinary contemporary dance experience by artist Bennyroyce Royon, offers a profound exploration of reinvention, boundless creativity, and q***r joy. This powerful work delves deep into personal lived experiences, confronting past traumas and celebrating the discovery of supportive communities. Through visceral, dynamic movement, innovative visual design, and compelling theatrical elements, “Chameleon” guides audiences on a transformative journey. It illuminates the resilience of the human spirit and the empowering process of shaping an unapologetic future—one that is authentic, vibrant, and filled with hope. The performance serves as a powerful testament to personal evolution and the beauty of self-acceptance.
08/09/2026
SFD+I 2026 is a wrap!
There are no words to describe how this festival makes our heart sing. We can’t wait to see you next year. Hold onto that feeling until then!
We will take a couple of days rest, but we will be back at our desks to ramp up toward our announcement of SFD+I 2027! 💙💕
08/07/2026
Last show of SFD+I tomorrow! Come see some dance!
RESEARCH IN PERFORMANCE
Works by Corrie Befort, Kayla Hamilton
*Moriah Evans will not be performing due to health reasons
AUG 8 | 7:30 PM
ONE NIGHT ONLY
You’re not going to want to miss this this gorgeous evening of improvised glory
Ishmael Houston-Jones Keith Hennessy with music by Jøse Abad
ISHMAEL HOUSTON-JONES + KEITH HENNESSY
Closer, with music by josé e. abad
AUG 6 | 7:30 PM
12th Ave Arts Mainstage |1620 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
08/02/2026
Research Week is here! Come this week and drop into class. There are also 2 performances that you won’t want to miss!
All intensives are available à la carte as well. We hope to see you in the studio! X
07/30/2026
The performance cohort showcase tomorrow is SOLD OUT but there are two more chances to see these awesome new works!
SFD+I PERFORMANCE COHORT SHOWCASE
Four new works by Undercurrent, Nia-Amina Minor, Mark Haim, Kara Beadle
AUG 1 | 2 PM + 7:30 PM
12th Ave Arts Mainstage |1620 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Come by and see what our participants have been investigating these past weeks